Rhyme & Reason (film)

Infobox Film
name = Rhyme & Reason


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distributor = Miramax
released = USA February 13, 2001
runtime = 94 minutes
country = USA
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language = English
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Documentary filmmaker Peter Spirer interviewed over 80 significant artists in rap and hip-hop music for this documentary that explores the history of hip-hop culture, how rap evolved to become a major cultural voice (and a multi-billion dollar industry), and what the artists have to say about the music's often controversial images and reputation. Interview subjects range from veteran old-school rappers, such as Kurtis Blow, KRS-ONE and Chuck D., to gangsta rap icons Ice-T, Dr. Dre and MC Eiht, to several current rap hitmakers, including Wu-Tang Clan, The Fugees and Sean "Puffy" Combs. Also includes footage of a memorial service for Tupac Shakur, as well as one of the last interviews with The Notorious B.I.G.. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1997/03/05/STYLE8107.dtl&type=printable "SF Gate: Rhyme & Reason: Hip-Hop history"]