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The Sixth Borough

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THE SIXTH BOROUGH is a vibrant tribute to Long Island--an overlooked epicenter of hip-hop innovation. Often seen as a sleepy suburb in the shadow of New York City, it became an unlikely breeding ground for some of the genre's most groundbreaking artists. Through dynamic archival footage, rare performances and intimate interviews, the documentary uncovers how this so-called "sixth borough" carved out its own for radical creativity and lyrical mastery. Featuring legends like De La Soul's Posdnuos and Maseo, Public Enemy's Chuck D and Keith Shocklee, EPMD's Parrish Smith and Erick Sermon, Rakim, and Method Man, the film traces Long Island's transformation into a cultural force, exploring the complex realities of suburban life for Black families and cementing Long Island's legacy in the canon of American cultural revolutions.

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Jason Pollard

Director

Ben Sozanski

Screenwriter

Jennifer Ollman

Producer

Katie Taber

Producer

Andrew Theodorakis

Cinematographer

Vincent Morris

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Synopsis THE SIXTH BOROUGH is a vibrant tribute to Long Island--an overlooked epicenter of hip-hop innovation. Often seen as a sleepy suburb in the shadow of New York City, it became an unlikely breeding ground for some of the genre's most groundbreaking artists. Through dynamic archival footage, rare performances and intimate interviews, the documentary uncovers how this so-called "sixth borough" carved out its own for radical creativity and lyrical mastery. Featuring legends like De La Soul's Posdnuos and Maseo, Public Enemy's Chuck D and Keith Shocklee, EPMD's Parrish Smith and Erick Sermon, Rakim, and Method Man, the film traces Long Island's transformation into a cultural force, exploring the complex realities of suburban life for Black families and cementing Long Island's legacy in the canon of American cultural revolutions.
Director
Jason Pollard
Producer
Jennifer Ollman, Katie Taber
Screenwriter
Ben Sozanski
Production Co
Sweet Relief Productions
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 10m