The Show

R

1995

1 hr. 33 min.

Documentary

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80%

5 Reviews

Tomatometer

85%

1,000+ Ratings

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Filmmaker Brian Robbins' profile of rap and hip-hop performers includes footage of preparations for a Philadelphia concert.

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This showcases, for the most part, the hip hop artists who were rising in popularity in the early-1990s. From Dr. Dre to Wu-Tang Clan, there are some insights into rap music's influence on global scale. There's also some look back at the artists from the 1980s, such as Run-DMC and then incarcerated Slick Rick. I think what would have made this a better documentary is if there was more emphasis on the West Coast, and even Southern, Hip Hop scene, not just East Coast Hip Hop or Def Jam artists.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Wu Tang in Japan, Slick Rick in prison and RUN DMC make this documentary a must watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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interesting look at the scene

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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definitely one of the best soundtracks ever. we used to play mary j bliges "everyday it rains" 24/7.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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This movie was just one of the many documentaries that set the milestone in hip-hop today--including an in-depth look at the greatest MCs of our time...period.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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sick ass flick for the real hip hop fans during an era when the music was actually worth listening to

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Rated: B-

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Susan Wloszczyna

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

Rated: 3/4

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Rated: 3/5

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Rated: 2/5

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Rated: 3/5

Aug 7, 2002

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Brian Robbins' profile of rap and hip-hop performers includes footage of preparations for a Philadelphia concert.

Director: Brian Robbins
Rating: R
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.3M
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround