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Sample This (2013)

Movie ★ 6.7 85 min

Documentary

A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.

Dan Forrer Writer Dan Forrer Director

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Released
September 12, 2013
Runtime
85 min
IMDb
tt2407418
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Cast

Gene Simmons Gene Simmons Self - Narrator (voice) Rosey Grier Rosey Grier Self Melle Mel Melle Mel Self Questlove Questlove Self Jerry Butler Jerry Butler Self Grandmaster Caz Grandmaster Caz Self Freda Payne Self Afrika Bambaataa Afrika Bambaataa Self DJ Kool Herc DJ Kool Herc Self King Errisson Self The New York City Breakers The New York City Breakers Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sample This about?
A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Who directed Sample This?
Sample This was directed by Dan Forrer.
Who stars in Sample This?
Sample This stars Gene Simmons, Rosey Grier, Melle Mel, Questlove.
When was Sample This released?
Sample This is a 2013 documentary film.
Where can I watch Sample This?
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