The Show

The Show (1995)

  • 80% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 70% of users liked it
    (1,056 ratings)

This documentary offers viewers an in depth look at the world of hip-hop and rap music as it chronicles a diverse group of performers preparing to give a major concert at Philadelphia's Armory. Interspersed amongst the preparations are interviews with rappers past and present, looks at their… More

R, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By
Brian Robbins
Genres
Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary
In Theaters
Aug 25, 1995 Wide
On DVD
Jul 6, 2004

Critic Reviews

  • Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today

    A must for fans and anyone wondering about these supposed corrupters of youth.

  • Gil Jawetz, DVDTalk.com

    When planning a doc about hip-hop, your first instinct wouldn't be to hire the guy who sat on the back of his chair on Head of the Class to direct. That's who helmed The Show.

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