Sample This (2013)
A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Director: Dan Forrer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 12, 2013
Cast
- Gene Simmons - Narrator
- Rosey Grier - Self
- Melle Mel - Self
- Questlove - Self
- Jerry Butler - Self
- Grandmaster Caz - Self
- Freda Payne - Self
- Afrika Bambaataa
- DJ Kool Herc
- King Errisson
Screenplay
Music: Perry Botkin Jr.
Cinematography: Philip Hurn
Editing: Michael Levine
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
hip-hop, apache nation, bronx, new york city, incredible bongo band
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sample This about?
- A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
- Who directed Sample This?
- Sample This was directed by Dan Forrer.
- Who stars in Sample This?
- Sample This stars Gene Simmons, Rosey Grier, Melle Mel, Questlove, Jerry Butler, Grandmaster Caz.
- How long is Sample This?
- Sample This has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Sample This?
- Sample This is a Documentary film.