BLOOD BROTHERS: MALCOLM X & MUHAMMAD ALI
tells the extraordinary story behind the friendship of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century: Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X. Few people understand the bond these men shared. The charismatic and outspoken Olympic champion who charmed the nation, and the excon-turned intellectual revolutionary who railed against the evils of white oppression by speaking truth to power. The message they carry, still as potent and relevant today as ever before. Their bond was undoubtedly deep, their friendship real and their legacies inextricably bound.
THE WIZRD: FUTURE HNDRXX
Future’s life on and off the stage comes into sharp focus in this revealing documentary. Director Marcus A. Clarke follows the East Atlanta rapper on the 2016 Purple Reign tour, capturing live performances including “Gucci Flip Flops” and “Mask Off” as well as rare downtime- shooting hoops with Young Thug, doting over his kids, and listening to “Digital Dash” playback in the studio with Drake. Guest like Organized Noize’s Rico Wade, Dj Khaled, Metro Boomin, Yo gotti, and Andre 3000 speak on Future’s obsessive work ethic and unique rhyme style. But it’s Future talking candidly about formative life moments - selling drugs, getting shot, his grandfather’s passing - that demonstrate his passion and desire to stay on top.
Available Only On Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/music-movie/the-wizrd/1447333810
FRESH DRESSED
is a fascinating chronicle of hip-hop, urban fashion, and the hustle that brought oversized pants and graffiti-drenched jackets from Orchard Street to high fashion's catwalks and Middle America shopping malls. Director Sacha Jenkins' music-drenched history draws from a rich mix of archival materials and in-depth interviews with rappers, designers, and other industry insiders.
Featuring Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Nas, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz, Damon Dash, André Leon Talley, A$AP Rocky, Marc Ecko, Big Daddy Kane, Kid ‘N Play & many others.
Available On Amazon Prime
Sundance Film Festival World Premiere: Jan 24th 2015
Broadcast Premiere: June 26th 2015 CNN FILMS
Directed By Sacha Jenkins
Produced By Marcus A. Clarke
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NAS: CLASSICAL HIP HOP
Two decades after the album’s critically acclaimed release, hip-hop artist Nas teamed up with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to stage a symphonic rendition of “Illmatic,” one of the most revered albums in hip-hop history. The new concert film Great Performances — Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop captures the energy and nostalgia of this collaborative performance.
Available to stream on PBS streaming app
Premiere Date: February 2nd 2018
Directed By Jason Goldwatch
Produced By Marcus A. Clarke
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KNOW HOW
A film about finding hope, written and acted by a group of New York City foster care teenagers from the stories of their lives and directed by first-time director Juan Carlos Pineiro Escoriaza. 'Know How' reveals the dynamic journeys of 5 teenagers confronting the realities of life in and around the NYC foster care system. Using a multi-protagonist structure with songs and music, the narrative film weaves a powerful, eye-opening tale of loss, devastation, struggle, and redemption as each character must learn, must know how, to survive. 'Know How' shines a spotlight on the unseen national crisis that is foster care through the authentic voice and real-life view of those living inside it.
-Paul Griffin
Available on AppleTV
Premiere Date: May 15 2015
Directed By Juan Carlos Pineiro Escoriaza
Produced By Marcus A. Clarke
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