5 Sides of a Coin

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5 Sides of a Coin

"Think Hip-Hop is Just Rap Music? Think Again."

2004

1h 20m

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"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.

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Afrika Bambaataa

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Common

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Prince Paul

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Biz Markie

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KRS-One

Himself

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Michael Franti

Himself

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Gil Scott-Heron

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Grandmaster Flash

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Prince Paul

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John Lurie

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DJ Kool Herc

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Dan the Automator

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Miho Hatori

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