5 Sides of a Coin

5 Sides of a Coin

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

10.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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

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13 members

Acting

Afrika Bambaataa

Himself

Afrika Bambaataa

Acting

Common

Himself

Common

Acting

Prince Paul

Himself

No Image

Acting

Biz Markie

Himself

Biz Markie

Acting

KRS-One

Himself

KRS-One

Acting

Michael Franti

Himself

Michael Franti

Acting

Gil Scott-Heron

Unknown Role

Gil Scott-Heron

Acting

Grandmaster Flash

Unknown Role

Grandmaster Flash

Acting

Prince Paul

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

John Lurie

Unknown Role

John Lurie

Acting

DJ Kool Herc

Unknown Role

DJ Kool Herc

Acting

Dan the Automator

Unknown Role

Dan the Automator

Acting

Miho Hatori

Unknown Role

Miho Hatori

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