Film

Hustlers Convention

2015 · 1h 36m · Music · Documentary

The untold story of the album that changed the face of music

IMDb

6.7

The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.

Chuck D

Self

Ice-T

Self

Jalal Nuriddin

Self

Abdul Malik Al Nasir

Self

Omar Ben Hassan

Self

Fab 5 Freddy

Self

Nelson George

Self

Darius James

Self

Greil Marcus

Self

MC Lyte

Self

Melle Mel

Self

Abiodun Oyewole

Self

Immortal Technique

Self

Orphy Robinson

Self - Jazz Warriors International

Cleveland Watkiss

Self - Jazz Warriors International

• Mike ToddDirector
• Chuck DExecutive Producer
• Quenell JonesDirector of Photography

Release date

January 1, 2015

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Music, Documentary