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Chuck D
Born: 1st Aug 1960 Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, USA
Dept: Acting
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known by his stage name Chuck D, is an American rapper, author, and producer. He helped create politically and socially conscious rap music in the mid-1980s as the leader of the rap group Public Enemy.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 129
Film: 99 (77%)
Television: 30 (23%)
Remaining genres not in graph: Thriller, News
Filmography
(No release date supplied. Possibly still in production.)
Recounts Sen’s untold American Dream story, from his family’s humble origins in Cuba to the gangland streets of South Central L.A. and hip-hop sup ... view
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Self
2026
With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition inv ... view
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Self
Dec 2025 (first aired)
A revealing look at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' journey from music mogul to high-profile sexual offender, featuring footage and insider accounts that expose b ... view
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Self (archive footage) (1 ep.)
2025
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years. ... view
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Self (archive footage)
2024
Music icons including Chuck D, Orianthi, and Chaka Khan recount never-before-told stories of Prince the performer and Prince the man, and how his uniq ... view
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Self
May 2024 (first aired)
This music documentary reveals how some of the world's most iconic artists were shaped by this corner of London. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Feb 2024 (first aired)
Traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age of 16 for breaking into a car i ... view
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Self (4 ep.)
2023
A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special features exclusive performances fr ... view
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Self
2023
Narrated by Chuck D, Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History explores the genre's early days through the lens of freestyle rap, featuring legendary artists dis ... view
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Narrator
2023
When does art become obscenity? Cover Your Ears takes a close look at this question through the lens of the past 100 years of music and the ever-evolv ... view
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Self
Feb 2023 (first aired)
After 13-year-old super-genius Lunella accidentally brings ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo wor ... view
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The Beetle (voice) (1 ep.)
Jan 2023 (first aired)
Public Enemy’s Chuck D leads a cast of hip-hop icons and leading African-American and Latino cultural commentators as they chart the factors that le ... view
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Self (4 ep.)
2023
Sign The Show: Deaf Culture, Access and Entertainment is a feature-length documentary providing insight into Deaf culture and the quest for access to ... view
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Self
2022
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. ... view
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Self
2022
Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up i ... view
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Self
Jun 2022 (first aired)
Whether it's a cheating ex, a double-crossing co-worker, or the best friend who stabbed you in the back, it's human instinct to want to get even. Thou ... view
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Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage) (1 ep.)
2022
As reports of fatal police violence continue to flood the headlines, this film shines a light on not only the circumstances of these cases but how to ... view
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Narrator (voice)
2021
Explore Woodstock 99, a three-day music festival promoted to echo unity and counterculture idealism of the original 1969 concert but instead devolved ... view
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Self (archive footage)
2021
"It's 40 years of thrash and counting, but not before a very special anniversary is marked for Anthrax. The band, who have been counting down the days ... view
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Himself
2021
A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry. ... view
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Self
Mar 2021 (first aired)
Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2020
A new scene of troubled, lo-fi young rappers have emerged from Trump’s America, utilizing the SoundCloud streaming platform to quickly become the mo ... view
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Self [Archive]
2020
Noel Ashman and Damon Dash direct a collection of favorite quotes from high profile artists, recorded on their smart phones, in their homes during qua ... view
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2020
Ricky Powell boasts a quintessential New York story, rising to fame as a street photographer in the 80’s and 90’s and touring with the Beastie Boy ... view
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Self
2020
The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most famous performers who ev ... view
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Self
2020
By the dawn of the 21st century, hip-hop sales had reached an all-time high, but one thing has remained the same. The doors were still locked, and the ... view
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Self
2019
The 90-minute film looks back on the life and 19-year MLB career of “The Cobra,” from 1978 NL MVP, seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series c ... view
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2019
This is the story of the MP3, an audio breakthrough that brought a billion dollar industry to the brink of collapse, but also paved the way for our mo ... view
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2019
The history of warfare as it relates to global Black society, broken down into 7 chapters that examines the ways the system of racism wages warfare fr ... view
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Self
2019
Weed. Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Whatever you prefer to call it, America’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one. In his directorial debut, hi ... view
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Self
2018
"The Untold Story of Hip-Hop" Narrated by Chuck D. Tells the colorful true stories of the people, places and sounds behind the mainstream names we kno ... view
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Self
2018
A cinematic odyssey exploring the connectivity of global basketball, sneaker, and music lifestyle through the firsthand lens of authentic NYC culture ... view
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Self
2018
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a music ... view
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Self
2018
Today, you're more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world. So in the unfortunate case it should happen to you - t ... view
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Self
2018
Germany 1995, a PhD student makes a technological breakthrough when he discovers how to compress audio without losing sound quality. He calls his new ... view
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self
2018
Prophets of Rage live concert at Les Eurockéennes 2018. ... view
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Nov 2017 (first aired)
A six-hour limited series focusing on the investigation of the death of prolific and influential rapper and actor, Tupac Shakur. Each installment incl ... view
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Self (6 ep.)
2017
G-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing a sophisticated and melodic ... view
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Self
Nov 2016 (first aired)
Explore the art of music recording with a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds. Featuring more than 160 original interviews with so ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
2016
The Pirates fielded the first all-minority lineup against a backdrop of turbulent times and blazed a trail to become World Champions. ... view
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2016
Narrated by Public Enemy's Chuck D, the documentary traverses Haywood's life from his humble beginnings in Mississippi raised by a single mother to hi ... view
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Narrator (voice)
2016
A down on his luck man gets into an absurd but high stakes bet where he has one summer to find, and hook up with, every girl he had a crush on from 1s ... view
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Charles McD
2016
Comedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas 2006 ... view
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Self
2015
The explosive trajectory and tragic demise of iconic music retailer Tower Records, and the legacy of its rebellious founder Russ Solomon. Two hundred ... view
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Self
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclect ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
2015
On August 6, 2014, Hip-Hop legends Public Enemy performed at London's world-renowned Metropolis Studios in the most intimate gig of their career. This ... view
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Himself
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 t ... view
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Self
2014
The Godfather of Soul tells his life story and features his greatest live performances. ... view
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Self
2014
A preacher's daughter from the middle class suburb of Cleveland Heights deals with love and drama as she dates a bad boy from the rough side of town, ... view
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2014
All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor, ... view
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Self (archive footage)
2014
James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of t ... view
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Self
2014
After winning his second Olympic gold medal at the 1976 Montreal games, Cuban boxer Teófilo Stevenson was at his peak. American promoters offered hi ... view
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Narrator
Oct 2013 (first aired)
For teenagers who were neglected and pushed away and even expelled from high school get another chance. ... view
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Self - Student Mentor/Self - Raptivist, Musician, Digital Advocate (6 ep.)
2013
Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote is an emotionally charged urban drama about a good girl whose best friend is murdered just before graduation. She gets caugh ... view
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DJ Jonny Specials
2013
An NBA original documentary following Julius Erving throughout his ABA and NBA career, as well as his (sometimes heartbreaking) personal life. Narrate ... view
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Narrator (voice)
2013
The hard-earned honor of Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction culminated at the end of several days of celebration in April. On the eve of the formal ev ... view
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Self
2012
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of thi ... view
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Self
2012
A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Ra ... view
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Self
2012
A Jewish parole officer, Jeff Solomon White, struggles in his new role as a reading teacher for illiterate teens at a New York high school. Hard Lesso ... view
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2012
He was known as The Overweight Lover, The Heavster, and Most Affectionately, Heavy D. Penned as one of the most likable people in Hip-Hop, he lived a ... view
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Self
2012
"Founding Fathers" is an illuminating documentary that unveils the untold stories of overlooked street DJs from diverse boroughs of 1970s New York Cit ... view
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2011
Fascinating documentary about the history and legacy of the rap group "Public Enemy". ... view
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Himself
2011
Part of BBC Four's Black Music Legends of the 1980s, this documentary explores how Prince - showman, artist, enigma - revolutionized the perception of ... view
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Self
2011
A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban America in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture, especially in hip-hop music. ... view
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Self
2011
Clarence Reid is a musician who wrote and produced romantic and spiritual songs for some of the greatest Southern soul and R&B acts of the 1960s and ' ... view
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Self
2011
Immortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution of consciousness thro ... view
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Self
2011
Depicts the story of Jalen Rose and his other Fab Five teammates, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. Called by some “the greate ... view
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Self
2010
Ava DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short documentary that features Missy Elliott, Salt-N-Pepa, Eve, Jea ... view
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Self
2010
In 1982, the Raiders and owner Al Davis captivated black and Latino fans with swagger and charisma that matched the rapidly changing city. ... view
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Self
2009
His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles ... view
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Self
2009
In this documentary directed by Spike Lee, he interviews the cast and crew of his 1989 film DO THE RIGHT THING. It also includes footage from a twenti ... view
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Self
2009
Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright ... view
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Self
2009
The origins of Kwanzaa and the seven principles upon which the pan-African holiday derives its meaning are explored in this fascinating documentary. N ... view
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Self
2009
Founding Fathers attempts to dismantle the story of South Bronx as the birthplace, and Kool Herc as the father, of Hip Hop. The film asserts that Herc ... view
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Narrator
2008
Movin' On Up is the definitve documentary on one of the most important artists and greatest groups of all time. ... view
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Self
2007
Yeah boy! With a career spanning over 20 years, Public Enemy have established themselves as one of the most influential acts in the history of rap mus ... view
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Self
2007
Featuring Kanye West, Chuck D., Gnarls Barkley and many other red-hot hip-hoppers, director Walter Bell's documentary takes you behind the scenes of t ... view
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2007
How the squalid streets of '70s New York gave birth to music that would go on to conquer the world - punk, disco and hip hop. ... view
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Self
2007
The seminal hip-hop protest group Public Enemy puts their legendary stage-show energy on display on the concert album FIGHT THE POWER: GREATEST HITS L ... view
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Himself
Character:
Self - Narrator (1 ep.)
Nov 2006 (first aired)
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2006
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use. ... view
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Self
2006
An inside look at what it took to bring the Wu-Tang Clan together for their final performance at the Rock the Bells Hip-Hop festival. ... view
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Himself
Apr 2006 (first aired)
The Henry Rollins Show was a weekly talk show hosted by Henry Rollins on the Independent Film Channel. The show featured Rollins' monologues, intervie ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
2005
A documentary look at the troubled first year of liberal talk radio start up Air America and its slate of hosts, including Al Franken, Rachel Maddow, ... view
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Self
2005
"PERFECT UPSET" is a 2005 sports documentary about the Villanova Wildcats' shocking win against the heavily favored Georgetown Hoyas in the 1985 NCAA ... view
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Self
2005
"The Team that Changed the World," investigates the Globetrotters' impact socially and culturally, as well as their lasting effect on the NBA. Featuri ... view
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Self - Narrator
2004
While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional thieves better known as 'The Alarm Clock' try to ... view
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Malcolm Y
2004
Legendary hip hop pioneers Public Enemy, performing in Melbourne, Australia, 2003. ... view
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Himself
Oct 2004 (first aired)
The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community such as ... view
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Self (5 ep.)
2004
The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community such as ... view
Character:
Self
2004
On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall t ... view
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Self
2003
James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stin ... view
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2003
Director Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leonard Chess and heir to the legacy ... view
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Self
Sep 2003 (first aired)
The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues music. Each episode, ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2003
A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare. ... view
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Self (archive footage)
2003
Gil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the ... view
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Himself
2003
Filmmaker Robert Gordon captures the life of fascinating blues artist Muddy Waters. Credited with inventing the electric blues, Waters left an indelib ... view
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Self
Jan 2003 (first aired)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ... view
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Self - Musical Guest (2 ep.)
2001
Public Enemy, rap's most incendiary group, brings their hard-charging, political rhymes and their powerful stage show to the world famous House of Blu ... view
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2001
The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ... view
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Self
Dec 2000 (first aired)
The surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items: Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human nextdoor neighbor, Carl Brutananad ... view
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Chuck D (voice) (1 ep.)
Dec 2000 (first aired)
The year is 2021. Deep below the ocean's surface, looms a vast, magnificently high-tech compound: Sealab. A multi-national scientific station with an ... view
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Abelard (voice) (1 ep.)
Jan 1999 (first aired)
The Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel 4 in 1999.
The series was devised by David Upshal who ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Original title: 成龍的傳奇
1998
Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to per ... view
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Self - Rapper
1998
Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds to steal the reels, and l ... view
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Leon Brothers
Aug 1997 (first aired)
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1997
When twenty-six-year-olds Shainee Gabel and Kristin Hahn quit their Hollywood jobs, packed up a borrowed car and hit the road, it was with the deeply ... view
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Self
Jul 1996 (first aired)
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. ... view
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Self - Guest (1 ep.)
1996
Rage Against the Machine Live at Pinkpop 1996 Setlist:
People of the Sun Know Your Enemy Vietnow Bombtrack Down Rodeo Bullet in the Head Tire ... view
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1995
Rap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world. But does it also promote violence, misogyny, and crime? ... view
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Mar 1995 (first aired)
The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station. ... view
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Chuck D (1 ep.)
Nov 1994 (first aired)
The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally b ... view
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Self - Presenter (1 ep.)
Sep 1994 (first aired)
New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Apr 1994 (first aired)
A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Gh ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
1992
CBS News looks at Malcolm X, focusing on his public life from 1959 to his assassination in 1965, suggesting that his death was a great loss to the nat ... view
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1992
Public Enemy perform live at the Apollo in New York. ... view
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Hard Rhymer
1991
Documentery from 1991 where The 2 Live Crew, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Too Short, Ice-T, Geto Boys, H.W.A. drop real talk on different topics. ... view
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Self
1991
Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Skid Row, Nirvana, Public Enemy, Tin Machine, Thin Lizzy, Alice in Chains ... view
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Self
1990
“Burn Hollywood Burn” was released as a single for PE’s third album, Fear of a Black Planet. The song is a scathing examination of stereotypes a ... view
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1990
SLAMMIN!... Rap's #1 video magazine. Here are the acts you're going to be meetin' in the premiere episode of this 1990 Video VHS Magazine produced by ... view
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Self
1989
THE BLACK PANTHERS OF RAPP-CHUCK D, FLAVOR FLAY, TERMINATOR X, PROFESSOR GRIFF, AND THE S1W'S BRING THE NOISE HOME TO NASSAU COLISEUM, STRONG ISLAND N ... view
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1989
Counter-culture video magazine created by Stuart Shapiro, featuring Bill Hicks, Robert Williams, Public Enemy, Butthole Surfers, Survival Research Lab ... view
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Sep 1988 (first aired)
Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
1987
Recorded Live on November 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1987 from Hammersmith Odeon London, as part of the European Def Jam Tour. With additional footage of Publi ... view
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Self
Sep 1984 (first aired)
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Nov 1959 (first aired)
An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who ... view
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Self (1 ep.)