E-40 Movies
Popular gangsta rap artist who made his film acting debut in the 2000 film, 3 Strikes. ~ All Movie Guide
- 2008
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Take a stream-of-conscious trip into the mind of hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg with this animated, feature-length release showcasing music from his album The Blue Carpet Treatment and featuring guest appearances by some of the biggest names in contemporary hip-hop. From the streets of Long Beach to the gritty underworld, this psychedelic journey is an intoxicating treat for both the eyes and the ears. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps, (more)
- 2008
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Peter Spirer, the acclaimed producer behind Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel and the Beef series, teams with notorious director DJ Vlad for this documentary that captures all the energy and danger of the biggest hip-hop youth movement ever to emerge from the San Francisco Bay Area. Oakland native and MTV personality Sway takes viewers on a guided journey into the culture that birthed "ghostriding the whip" while simultaneously exploring the political, social, and musical history of the controversial movement as well. Local hip-hop artists Keak Da Sneak, MC Hammer, Too $hort, and -40 all weigh in on the craze as the biggest names in hip-hop all come together to pay tribute to underground legend Mac Dre. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sway Calloway, Too $hort, (more)
- 2007
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Hip hop fans know just what a remarkable impact the late Notorious B.I.G. had on the world of modern music, and in this documentary filmmakers come closer to uncovering the man behind the myth than ever before. His loose, silky smooth flow and unique rhyme style made him stand well apart from the pack, yet despite his success Notorious B.I.G. would eventually become an unfortunate victim of the violent East Coast-West Coast hip-hop feud. With seldom seen home video footage, newly-released interview captured shortly before his death, footage of the crime scene, and recollections from such close friends and collaborators as Easy Mo Bee, Raekwon, Ditty, and Method Man, this comprehensive portrait of a hip hop superstar will have fans dusting off their old copies of Life After Death for another, nostalgic listen. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2006
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Step inside the recording studio and get behind the microphone with some of the hottest hip-hop recording artists and producers around in an all-star look at the entertainment industry eight-years in the making. For aspiring artists and musicians looking to see just how stars are made behind the mixing board, this release offers unprecedented access to the very people who have made hip-hop history. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- E-40, Richie Rich, (more)
Learn the inside game on the underbelly of the rap world with Rap or Die: A Documentary. With insights from many of the genres leading voices as they dish the dirt on the industry that cannibalized the inner city street styles for consumption for the masses. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
Music Video Distributors and 2RS Entertainment present this entry in the Urban Spotlight video-magazine series. Hip Hop All Stars features a number of segments on various aspects of the rap-music industry, from interviews with musicians to video clips to the cars and clothes that help define the community. Among the hip-hop performers making appearances are Xzibit, Outlaws, Ras Kass, and MC Lyte. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Blood may be thicker than water, but it doesn't hold a candle to hairspray, as we learn in this urban comedy. Angela (Kellita Smith) is a successful hairdresser who operates her own salon based in Los Angeles. One day, Angela gets an unexpected visit from her sister Peaches (Mo'Nique), who runs a beauty shop of her own in Baltimore. The family reunion turns out to not be as happy as Angela may have hoped -- Peaches is trying to stay a step ahead of IRS agents who want to collect 50,000 dollars in back taxes, while also avoiding Marcella (Gina Torres), a fellow hair stylist who wants to take over Peaches' shop. Despite their differences, Angela and Peaches join forces in hopes of finding a way to get the bill paid and take Marcella out of the picture. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mo'nique, Kellita Smith, (more)
The streets are lined with cash and the only way to get it from the gangsters is to steal without hesitation and gun for your life like there's no tomorrow -- and when the bullets finish blazing, only the illest will be left standing in this kill-or-be-killed tale from the streets. Featuring Def Jam South recording artist Scarface and offering a special appearance by BET Comic View favorite Reynaldo Ray, this action-packed tale of life and death on the streets will have your blood pumping and adrenaline flowing until the last bullet leaves the chamber and the smoke clears to reveal once and for all who is the toughest roughneck in town. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
The African-American road comedy Malibooty concerns three friends who all need a break from their lives and set out to attend the Boogie Beach Bash. Donzelli (Brian Hooks) should be entering the army due to the agreement he made with his sister. The virginal Bird (J.T. Jackson) has little ability with women, but thinks that if he becomes a lifeguard he will attract ladies. Raymond (Sticky Fingaz) has a live-in girlfriend who constantly harasses him and a job that requires being very close to nasty feet. The trio soon befriend a variety of interesting women. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Follow popular rap artists and the "sex professionals" these rap artists frequently consort with in this exploration of how the rap music and prostitution worlds often intertwine. Rappers such as Too Short, Ice-T, and Pimp Scorpio appear, as well as cast members from HBO's popular documentary, Pimps Up, Ho's Down. ~ Ryan Shriver, All Movie Guide
D-Shot (Dannell Stevens) makes his film debut with the straight-to-video urban crime drama Obstacles. College student Darell (D-Shot) moves in to the crime circle of his former childhood adversary, the drug-dealer Big June (E-40). Needing to provide for his family, Darell starts to step on Big June's turf by getting involved in his neighborhood dealing. Each trying to protect their territory, they engage in a tragic battle. Features a West Coast hip hop soundtrack with tracks by Kurupt, Too Short, Al Kapone, and more. Director and star D-Shot is a member of the California rap group The Click, with E-40, B-Legit, and Suga T. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Noted hip-hop producer DJ Pooh, who co-wrote the urban comedy Friday, makes his directorial debut with this comedy-drama. A young African-American man is enjoying his freedom after his second stretch in prison. Under the "three strikes and you're out" law, another brush with the police could mean life behind bars, so he's determined to stay out of trouble. He quickly learns, however, that trouble has a way of finding him, no matter where he goes. DJ Pooh also stars in 3 Strikes, alongside N'Bushe Wright and Brian Hooks. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brian Hooks, N'Bushe Wright, (more)
- 1999
- Add E-40: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire to QueueAdd E-40: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire to top of Queue
Northern California rap artist E-40 is the focus of this semi-documentary look at his ambitious rise from obscurity to hip-hop stardom. Combining interviews, performance footage, newsreel material, and staged reenactments, Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire shows how E-40 climbed to the top of the dynamic "Yay-Area" rap scene, and it includes appearances by The Click, C-Bo, and Suga-T. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
