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Sample This

6.720131h 25mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorDan Forrer
WriterDan Forrer
ProducersBob Burris·Tara Larsen

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Dan Forrer

GSGene Simmons
Gene Simmons
Self - Narrator (voice)
RGRosey Grier
Rosey Grier
Self
MMMelle Mel
Melle Mel
Self
QQuestlove
Questlove
Self
JBJerry Butler
Jerry Butler
Self
GCGrandmaster Caz
Grandmaster Caz
Self
FP
Freda Payne
Self
ABAfrika Bambaataa
Afrika Bambaataa
Self
DHDJ Kool Herc
DJ Kool Herc
Self
KE
King Errisson
Self
TBThe New York City Breakers
The New York City Breakers
Self

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Sample This is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.