The Show (1995)
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80% of critics liked it
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70% of users liked it
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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 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 personal lives, commentary on their significance and upon the music, and plenty of concert footage. Featured acts and performers include, Slick Rick, who has been imprisoned for second-degree murder; Snoop Doggy Dog and Tha Dogg Pound, Russell Simmons, Dr. Dre, B.I.G; Melle Mel, LL Cool J, Run-DMC, Da 5 Footaz, YNN and more. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Brian Robbins
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary
R,
- In Theaters
- Aug 25, 1995 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today
A must for fans and anyone wondering about these supposed corrupters of youth.
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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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