Hustlers Convention

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

Jun 7 2015 Not Rated 1h 36m
Animation, Documentary, History

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.

Plot

Released in 1973 by founding member of The Last Poets, Jalal Nuriddin, under the name Lightnin' Rod, Hustlers Convention tells 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, Hustlers Convention the film will blend archive and photos with interviews and use unique animated sequences set to the album. We will see the Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.

Written by

Mike Todd

Directed by

Mike Todd

Cast

Chuck D, Ice-T, Jalal Nuriddin

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom, France

Production Companies

BTN Eastlink, Warehouse 51, Riverhorse

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
51
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA