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Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)

2012·Movie
1h 22min
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

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Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

"Founding Fathers" is an illuminating documentary that unveils the untold stories of overlooked street DJs from diverse boroughs of 1970s New York City, who played a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of Hip Hop culture. Through intimate interviews and compelling narratives, this captivating film resurrects the forgotten legacy of Nu Sounds, GrandMaster Flowers, DJ Hollywood, and other pioneers, shedding light on their profound contributions that have been hidden for decades.
Hip Hop HistoryDocumentary1970s NYCDJ PioneersMusic CultureForgotten LegacyEducationalPop CultureNostalgic

Crew

Directed by:
Hassan Pore, Ron Lawrence

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100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)?

1 h 22 min

Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) in?

English

It was made in English.