Something from nothing : the art of rap / JolyGoodFilms, Westmount Films and Final Level Entertainment ; produced by Paul Toogood ; directed by Ice-T ; co-director, Andy Baybutt.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Universal City, CA : Distibuted by Vivendi Entertainment, 2012. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Toogood, Paul, producer. |
| Other author/creator | Ice-T (Musician), director. |
| Other author/creator | Baybutt, Andy, director. |
| Other author/creator | Afrika Bambaataa, 1957- |
| Other author/creator | Eminem, 1972- |
| Other author/creator | Nas (Musician) |
| Other author/creator | JolyGoodFilms (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Westmount Films. |
| Other author/creator | Final Level Entertainment (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Vivendi Entertainment (Firm) |
| Portion of title | Art of rap |
| Abstract | The craft. The history. The power. All these elements of the hip-hop movement are discussed with director Ice-T and the legends he interviews: Afrika Bambaataa; Eminem; Nas; Mos Def; Kanye West; Chuck D; KRS-One; Snoop Dogg; Run-DMC; and Ice Cube, in this compelling and gritty feature-length documentary. |
| Local note | Little-305131061729 |
| General note | Originally produced as a motion picture in 2012. |
| General note | Special features include outtakes; commentaries; the making of Art of Rap; historical perspective on Hip hop with Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson, trailer. |
| Credits | Editor, Kieran Smyth ; cinematography, Jeremy Hewson ... [et al.]. |
| Performer | Ice-T, Afrika Bambaataa, Eminem, Nas, Mos Def. |
| Audience | Rating: R; for pervasive language including sexual references, and some drug content. |
| Technical details | DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1., stereo. |
| Language | English dialogue; closed-captioned in English. |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
| Genre/form | Feature films United States. |
| UPC | 883476081540 |
| Publisher number | ID8154 Vivendi |
| Stock number | Midwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | DVD-1311 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |