Hip-Hop Colony: The African Hip-Hop Explosion

This film follows Dwixatary, an experimental hip hop rapper from Cikarang, navigating life shaped by poverty and personal loss. After dropping out of school and losing his father, music becomes his only space for survival and self-expression. Through Dwixatary’s journey and the voices of other Indonesian rappers, the film exposes the harsh realities of the underground hip hop scene—limited opportunities, economic struggle, and the long distance between process and success. As rare opportunities emerge and disappear, the story questions whether holding on to artistic belief remains possible when life demands certainty.

A group of underground rap scene kids from South Florida work together to try to become famous rappers but struggle internally with personal issues regarding home life, growing up and their relationship as a group.

Hip-hop is an art form of resistance and transformation. Hugo, known as Sombra Chico Raro, uses rap to find his place in the world. From the streets of Guadalajara, his lyrics and rhythm reflect the harshness of his surroundings and his desire to change them. Between music, his past, and his present, Sombra explores the possibilities of a future where art is his refuge and his most powerful weapon.

Early 90s London gets a vibrant dose of African culture in this mini odyssey fusing dance, music and fashion.

A documentary at the heart of French rap in 2002: its beginnings, its history, its influences. Featuring interviews, freestyles, and previously unseen live performances from French rap artists. Dance, graffiti, and DJing are explored with most of the pioneers of the movement, such as Squat, Dee Nasty, Crazy B, Lionel D, Kool Shen, DJ Mehdi… as well as Mode2 and Jon One for graffiti. The 1 hour and 20 minutes alternate between footage of concerts and artists in the studio, like DJ Pone, with commentary primarily from rappers but also from other key figures. A remarkable retrospective and work beginning with archival photos from New York.

Mauro Mateus dos Santos was known by another name: Sabotage. Growing up amidst poverty in São Paulo, the musician, who became a legend after his death, is one of the most important names in national rap.

A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.

From the Boogie Down Bronx and beyond, the history of the b-boy.

Feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 years.

Jul, a true rap phenomenon, has become in just a few years the new face of Marseille. A kid from the working-class neighborhoods who, with a €20 microphone and a bedroom turned into a studio, reshaped French rap. Independent and hyper-productive, he imposes his own style and brings together all generations. Behind the auto-tune and Kalenji tracksuits lies a cultural revolution that is disrupting the established rules of the entertainment industry and extending far beyond the city of Marseille.

The world of hip-hop lyrics has changed, simple rhyme schemes just don't cut it. Rhymes are put under a microscope, and there is no lyrical leeway for emerging artists. This gripping documentary tells the story of Jeff Walker.

Kanye West meets with Zane Lowe to discuss his highly anticipated 'Jesus Is King' album and film. Kanye discusses his newfound faith in God, how the public perceived his battle with mental health and the process of creating a new style of music. Take a glimpse into one of the most creative minds in music.

A documentary about the two New York rap artists I.G. Off & Hazadus and their struggle from street to studio to fame. Shot in the years 2000 and 2001

Hip hop started on a small block in the Bronx but today it's a global phenomenon. This brand new special, hosted by Lenny S., takes us on an international journey with today's biggest hip hop artists as they find musical inspiration in cities around the world. The special features an inspiring trip to Jamaica for a behind the scenes look at the making of DJ Khaled's music video for “These Street Know My Name.”

Featuring exclusive interviews with survivors, paramedics and festival staff, this documentary examines the 2021 Astroworld tragedy and its aftermath.

Documentary about the rise and fall of Milwaukee musician Coo Coo Cal. Famous for his single 'My Projects'

Celebrating music and marijuana, the all-day Smoke Out Festival features blazing performances from a wide range of bands and musicians -- from punk rock to hip-hop -- as captured in this 2002 fifth annual concert. Circle Jerks, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Everlast and concert organizers Cypress Hill are just some of the eclectic artists included in this event's lineup. Snoop Dogg performs several of his hits, including "Murder Was the Case."

A stop motion/collaged based independent short film plays with the recontextualisation of memories and how time distorts them.

The documentary shows the awakening of the poor youth to social consciousness in the identification of life that imitates art with art that imitates life. It is the São Paulo chapter of the cultural history of national rap in the voice of its main exponents.

01. Get ‘Em Up 02. Hand on the Pump 03. When The Shit Goes Down 04. How I Could Just Kill a Man 05. Latin Thugs 06. Armada Latina 07. Insane in the Brain 08. I Wanna Get High 09. Stoned Is the Way of the Walk 10. Hits From the Bong 11. Dr. Greenthumb 12. Julio G. DJ Jam Session & Eric Bobo Drum Jam Session 13. Real Estate 14. Lick a Shot 15. Rise up (with Young Dee) 16. (Rock) Superstar