1995 - HIP HOP DOCUMENTARY - THE SHOW

The Show Documentary (1995)

The Show is a 1995 documentary film about hip hop music.

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It was directed by Brian Robbins and featured interviews with some of hip hop's biggest names. Def Jam founder Russell Simmons stars in and narrates the film. The film grossed $1,482,892 in its opening weekend and $2,702,578 during its theatrical run.
Cast

Afrika Bambaataa
The Notorious B.I.G.
Kurtis Blow
Sean "Puffy" Combs
Snoop Doggy Dogg
Dr. Dre
Warren G
Andre Harrell of Uptown Records
Kid Capri
LL Cool J
Craig Mack
Method Man
Melle Mel
Naughty by Nature
Raekwon
Run-D.M.C.
Slick Rick
Russell Simmons
Tha Dogg Pound
Twinz
Whodini
Wu-Tang Clan

Soundtrack
Main article: The Show (soundtrack)

A soundtrack consisting entirely of hip hop was released on August 15, 1995 by Def Jam Recordings. The soundtrack was very successful, peaking at 4 on the Billboard 200 and 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and was certified platinum on October 16, 1995.

Production Companies:
Rysher Entertainment
Savoy Pictures
Tollin/Robbins Productions

Distributors:
Savoy Pictures (1995) (USA) (theatrical)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2004) (USA) (DVD) (widescreen)
Comstock (1996) (Japan) (theatrical)
Columbia TriStar Home Video (USA) (VHS)