Scratch

United States

2001

92 Min

Color

English

Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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EXEC Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes

PROD Brad Blondheim, Ernest Meza

CAST Afrika Bambaataa, Yoga Frog, Mix Master Mike, DJ QBert, DJ Shadow, DJ Swamp, Z-Trip, GrandWizzard Theodore, Jazzy Jay, GrandMixer DXT, Steinski, Rob Swift, DJ Faust, Shortee, Cut Chemist, DJ Premier

MUSIC Mix Master Mike, DJ QBert

Synopsis

This energetic, insightful film, which was a big hit at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival, traces the birth of “turntablism.” Doug Pray documents the ongoing history of today’s turntablist movement and features many of the DJs who gave birth to the hip-hop movement and continue to reinvent it. This exhilarating film features such charismatic figures as DJ Q-Bert, DJ Shadow and Mix Master Mike in full-blown exhibition of their powers.

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Duane Tanaka

8Oct12

As a DJ who started in turntablism, this is an essential documentary to watch. It goes through the history of the DJ and interviews key figures, including Mix Master Mike who taught Q-bert how to scratch. A must watch!