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It Was All a Dream

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A visual memoir from director Dream Hampton's personal archives about the dawn of the golden era of hip hop.

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Brandon Towns RogerEbert.com 11/22/2024
It's a story the world needs to see. Go to Full Review Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com 06/25/2024
3/4
This is one of those classic cases when the person asking the probing questions in a documentary is even more fascinating than the subjects being interviewed. Go to Full Review Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter 06/25/2024
It Was All a Dream brims with the green energy of an enthusiast and affirms the power individual archives play in building a community narrative. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 06/11/2024
9/10
The authenticity of It Was All a Dream shines from the start. The documentary captures an integral moment in American culture, and a music scene that was stained with tragedy. Go to Full Review Alex Papaioannou InSession Film 06/11/2024
B-
For fans of hip-hop, dream hampton’s It Was All A Dream is going to feel like discovering a treasure trove. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Dream Hampton

Director

The Notorious B.I.G.

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Ice-T

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Mobb Deep

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Guru

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Nikki D

Self

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Movie Info

Synopsis A visual memoir from director Dream Hampton's personal archives about the dawn of the golden era of hip hop.
Director
Dream Hampton
Producer
Emir Lewis, Dream Hampton, Josh Begley, Morgan Willis
Screenwriter
Dream Hampton, Dream Hampton
Genre
Documentary, Music, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 23m