Through the Years of Hip Hop Volume 1 Graffiti Extras (2002)
A four-part documentary series entitled "The Architects." The story is told chronologically and right from the mouths of the greats. Learn how these young gifted pioneers constructed an industry that so many people enjoy now. Featuring Full-Length Videos from: Run DMC, Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, Queen Latifah, De La Soul, Special Ed, Dana Dane, and Crash Crew.
Directors: Steven Kahn, Peter Lauer, Marty Thomas, Pam Thomas.
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Dana Dane as |
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Phife Dawg as |
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Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell as |
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Monie Love as |
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Biz Markie as |
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Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels as |
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Q-Tip as |
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Queen Latifah as |
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Lee QuiƱones as |
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Joseph Simmons as |
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Charlie Ahearn as Self |
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Irwin Corey as |
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David Jolicoeur as |
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Kevin Powell as |
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Ed "Special Ed" Archer as |
| Directing | Steven Kahn | Director |
| Directing | Peter Lauer | Director |
| Directing | Marty Thomas | Director |
| Directing | Pam Thomas | Director |
| Production | Bruce Spears | Producer |
| Crew | Steven C. Gladstone | Cinematography |
| Editing | Glenn Lazzaro | Editor |