In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?
Casts J Dilla, Mats Nileskär, Frank Nitt, Martha Yancey, Illa J, Maureen Yancey, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Amp Fiddler, Q-Tip, Edwin Houghton
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David Bowie: Out of this World
Beat Street
Buffy
Authentik
Get Him to the Greek
Nas Ondas de Dorival Caymmi
Laurent Garnier: Off the Record
The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
Paris Blues
Paul McCartney - Eine Beatles-Legende
Who the F... is Roger Rossmeisl
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
The American Mall
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Josie and the Pussycats
Battles of Chief Pontiac
CB4
Breakin'
Imagine: John Lennon
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IMDB 5.8 | Apr , 2021
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IMDB 6.8 | Jun , 1984
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.Buffy
IMDB 7 | Sep , 2010
Folk music icon Buffy Sainte-Marie became internationally renowned with her protest song "Universal Soldier." In this short documentary, she candidly discusses her hopes, creative vision and songwriting skills, as well as her role as an Aboriginal activist. Still a vibrant artist fifty years into her career, she keeps her eyes set on the future.Authentik
IMDB 6.5 | Nov , 2021
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IMDB 6 | Jun , 2010
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IMDB 0 | Nov , 2024
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IMDB 7.7 | Jun , 2022
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IMDB 0 | Aug , 2023
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IMDB 6.5 | Sep , 1961
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IMDB 5.3 | Jun , 2022
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IMDB 0 | Sep , 2020
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IMDB 6.6 | Aug , 1989
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IMDB 7.2 | Mar , 2006
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IMDB 5.4 | Aug , 2008
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IMDB 7.4 | Oct , 1996
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IMDB 5.8 | Apr , 2001
Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.Battles of Chief Pontiac
IMDB 5.4 | Dec , 1952
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IMDB 6 | Mar , 1993
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IMDB 6.6 | May , 1984
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IMDB 6.9 | Sep , 1988
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