Big Fun in the Big Town (1986)
41m
Running Time
June 6, 1986Release Date
Big Fun in the Big Town (1986)
41m
Running Time
June 6, 1986Release Date

Plot.
New York, 1986: a city of big dreams and equally big problems. Like New York itself, hip-hop music encompassed both of these human conditions. But hip-hop and its cultural birthplace shared other important characteristics, too: the desire to always be original, a hustle-to-survive ambition, and — if the stars aligned — the ability to come out on top, no matter what the odds. Big Fun in the Big Town is about hip-hop when artistry in the game was still at its center. When skills, not hype, got you your first record deal. When Run-DMC took the reins from Doug E Fresh and Grandmaster Flash, paving the way for hundreds of other hitmakers to follow. When a chart-topping LL Cool J still lived with his Grandmother. When the Latin Quarter was the club to be at on any weekend night. And when artists from all backgrounds could taste their own pop chart dreams, just beyond their reach but still seemingly attainable.
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Cast & Crew.

LL Cool J
Self

Doug E. Fresh
Self

Bill Adler
Self

Grandmaster Flash
Self

Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
Self

Schoolly D
Self

Biz Markie
Self

Schoolly D
Self

Roxanne Shanté
Self

Joseph Simmons
Self

Russell Simmons
Self

Jason Mizell
Self

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Self

Marley Marl
Self

Suliamen El Hadi
Self

Vito Bruno
Self

Bill Adler
Self

Dennis Bell
Self

Mr. Magic
Self

DJ Hurricane
Self

M.C. Shan
Self

Marcel Vanthilt
Self

Bram van Splunteren
Director
Media.

Details.
This Movie Is About.
hip-hop
Wiki.
Big Fun in the Big Town is a Dutch music documentary made by the VPRO in 1986. It was directed by Bram van Splunteren and presented by Belgian TV presenter Marcel Vanthilt. The documentary was shot on location in New York City and consisted of two parts, one about rock singer Iggy Pop and the Stooges, the other about the American hip hop scene. The latter turned out to have a much bigger impact on the Dutch music scene and enjoys a cult classic status among hip-hop fans.
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