1995 - HIP HOP DOCUMENTARY - THE SHOW

The Show Documentary (1995) The Show is a 1995 documentary film about hip hop music. - - - 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 . 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 . 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)