The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic64/100
24 audience votes
Key crew
- Dan ForrerDirector
- Dan ForrerWriter
Cast
- Gene SimmonsSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Rosey GrierSelf
- Melle MelSelf
- QuestloveSelf
- Jerry ButlerSelf
- Grandmaster CazSelf
- Freda PayneSelf
- Afrika BambaataaSelf
- DJ Kool HercSelf
- King ErrissonSelf
- The New York City BreakersSelf
Stills
Themes
hip-hopapache nationbronx, new york cityincredible bongo band