Hustlers Convention

Hustlers Convention

96 mins | Documentary, Music | Jan. 1, 2015

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.

Hustlers Convention

96 mins | Documentary, Music | Jan. 1, 2015

Hustlers Convention
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.
Producers Warehouse 51, BTN Eastlink, Riverhorse
Original title Hustlers Convention
Directors Mike Todd
Writers

Cast

Chuck D

as Himself

Ice-T

as Himself

Jalal Nuriddin

as Himself

Omar Ben Hassan

as Himself

Fab 5 Freddy

as Himself

Nelson George

as Himself

Darius James

as Himself

Greil Marcus

as Himself

MC Lyte

as Herself

Melle Mel

as Himself

Abiodun Oyewole

as / Himself

Orphy Robinson

as Himself - Jazz Warriors International

Immortal Technique

as / Himself

Cleveland Watkiss

as Himself - Jazz Warriors International