This is the life / Forward Movement presents ; directed by Ava DuVernay, produced by Ava DuVernay, Ellene Miles.

Format:

• Video

Contributor:

• DuVernay, Ava, film director, film producer, director, producer.
• Miles, Ellene, film producer, producer.
• Forward Movement (Firm), film production company, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Rap musicians--California--Los Angeles--History.
• Rap (Music)--California--Los Angeles--History.
• Rap (Music).
• Rap musicians.
• History.
• California--Los Angeles.

Genre:

• Feature films -- United States.
• Biographical films.
• Documentary films.
• Feature films.
• History.
• Nonfiction films.
• Video recordings.

Physical Description:

• 1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
• 4 3/4 in.

Other Title:

Subtitle on container: How the West was one

Place of Publication:

[Providence, R.I.] : Forward Movement Films, 2009.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

• DVD, NTSC, Region 1; full screen (1.33:1 aspect ratio) presentation; stereo.
• digital optical stereo
• full screen (1.33:1)
• NTSC
• video file NTSC region 1

Summary:

Tells the little-known story of a group of teenagers who revolutionized hip-hop by innovating the very rhyme patterns, melodic concepts, and lyrical styles used by many of today's biggest rap stars. Chronicles the rise and fall of an unusual family of artists, while examining their obstacles to commercial success.

Participant:

Featuring: Cut Chemist, Myka Nyne, Medusa, Chillin Villian Empire, Abstract Rude, Gahnja K, Pigeon John, Mone Smith, 2Mex, Born Allah, JMD, Volume 10, Ellay Khule, T-Love, Big Al, Mear One, Garth Trinidad.

Credits:

Cinematographer, Isaac Klota; editors, Spencer Averick, Krishna Devine; music, Omid Walizadeh.

Notes:

• Videodisc release of the motion picture produced in 2008.
• Special features: deleted scenes; bonus footage.

OCLC:

318547604

Publisher Number:

• 705105436104
• PRD628 Passion River Films

Online:

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