Hustlers Convention

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

Hustlers Convention (2015)

MusicDocumentary

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.

Director: Mike Todd

Release Date: 2015-01-01
Status: Released
Run time: 96 min / 1:36
Production Companies : Warehouse 51, BTN Eastlink, Riverhorse
Production Countries: France, United Kingdom, United States of America

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Casts

Chuck D
Himself
Ice-T
Himself
Jalal Nuriddin
Himself
Abdul Malik Al Nasir
Himself
Omar Ben Hassan
Himself
Fab 5 Freddy
Himself
Nelson George
Himself
Darius James
Himself
Greil Marcus
Himself
MC Lyte
Herself
Melle Mel
Himself
Abiodun Oyewole
Orphy Robinson
Himself - Jazz Warriors International
Immortal Technique
Cleveland Watkiss
Himself - Jazz Warriors International
Abiodun Oyewole
Himself
Immortal Technique
Himself

Crew

Production Chuck D Executive Producer
Directing Mike Todd Director
Camera Quenell Jones Director of Photography
Visual Effects Esteban Valdez Animation

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