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Copyright Criminals

Plot: Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. This documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry
Release Date: Thursday, May 21 2009
15 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Aesop RockAesop Rock
Aesop Rock was
32 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jun 05 1976
Portrait of George ClintonGeorge Clinton
George Clinton was
67 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jul 22 1941
Portrait of Chuck DChuck D
Chuck D was
48 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Aug 01 1960
Portrait of El-PEl-P
El-P was
34 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Mar 02 1975
Portrait of Sage FrancisSage Francis
Sage Francis was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pam the FunsktressPam the Funsktress
Pam the Funsktress was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Herself'.
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Portrait of Bobbito GarciaBobbito Garcia
Bobbito Garcia was
41 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Sep 25 1967
Portrait of Miho HatoriMiho Hatori
Miho Hatori was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Herself'.
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Portrait of Shock GShock G
Shock G was
45 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Aug 25 1963 –
Thu, Apr 22 2021
Portrait of Mix Master MikeMix Master Mike
Mix Master Mike was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Prefuse 73Prefuse 73
Prefuse 73 was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of DJ Q-BertDJ Q-Bert
DJ Q-Bert was
39 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 07 1969
Portrait of Pete RockPete Rock
Pete Rock was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Hank ShockleeHank Shocklee
Hank Shocklee was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of DJ SpookyDJ Spooky
DJ Spooky was
38 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Sep 06 1970
Portrait of Clyde StubblefieldClyde Stubblefield
Clyde Stubblefield was
66 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Apr 18 1943 –
Sat, Feb 18 2017
Portrait of Saul WilliamsSaul Williams
Saul Williams was
37 in Copyright Criminals
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Feb 29 1972

Crew

Portrait of Benjamin FranzenBenjamin Franzen
Benjamin Franzen was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Director, Producer, Cinematography'
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Portrait of Kembrew McLeodKembrew McLeod
Kembrew McLeod was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Director, Producer, Executive Producer, Writer'
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Portrait of Sarah FranzenSarah Franzen
Sarah Franzen was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Editorial Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Dave WilladsenDave Willadsen
Dave Willadsen was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Visual Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Annie LinAnnie Lin
Annie Lin was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Music'
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Portrait of Brooke WentzBrooke Wentz
Brooke Wentz was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Music'
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Portrait of Ross SebekRoss Sebek
Ross Sebek was
>> in Copyright Criminals
as 'Cinematography'
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