Hustlers Convention (2015)

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

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.

Cast (15)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Chuck D

Self

Ice-T

Self

J

Jalal Nuriddin

Self

A

Abdul Malik Al Nasir

Self

O

Omar Ben Hassan

Self

Fab 5 Freddy

Self

Nelson George

Self

D

Darius James

Self

G

Greil Marcus

Self

MC Lyte

Self

Melle Mel

Self

A

Abiodun Oyewole

Self

I

Immortal Technique

Self

O

Orphy Robinson

Self - Jazz Warriors International

C

Cleveland Watkiss

Self - Jazz Warriors International

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