Film
Wortown Rising
2023 · 2h 32m · Documentary
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Overview
"Wortown Rising" is a documentary by first-time independent filmmaker, musician, and producer Kaz Supernova. It chronicles the first Hip-Hop movement in Worcester, MA, which began around 1979, flourished in the '80s, and eventually became known as "Wortown." The story traces the scene's deep local roots as well as its direct influences from South Bronx Hip-Hop legends DJ Charlie Chase (Cold Crush Brothers) and T La Rock. Featuring never-before-seen video footage, articles, music, photographs, and interviews with over 80 artists whose paths are connected through Hip-Hop.
Crew
- Kaz SupernovaDirector · Writer · Producer
Details
- Release date
- July 9, 2023
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Genres
- Documentary
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