Copyright Criminals (2009)
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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. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using portions of previously recorded music in new, otherwise original compositions. When lawyers and record companies got involved, what was once referred to as a “borrowed melody” became a “copyright infringement.” The film showcases many of hip-hop music’s founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground—while also featuring emerging hip-hop artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers, Ninja Tune, and more.
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Description
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. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using portions of previously recorded music in new, otherwise original compositions. When lawyers and record companies got involved, what was once referred to as a “borrowed melody” became a “copyright infringement.” The film showcases many of hip-hop music’s founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground—while also featuring emerging hip-hop artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers, Ninja Tune, and more.
Tagline: This is a Sampling Sport
Genres: Music, Documentary
Original Title: Copyright Criminals
Spoken Language(s): English
Certification / MPAA Film Rating: PG-13
Rating: 6.8
Vote Count: 5
Status: Released
Release Date: May 21, 2009
Primary Year: 2009
IMDB Link: tt1503770
Home Page: Click here to visit
Runtime: 65min | 1h 05min
Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: Changeing Images
Videos: Copyright Criminals Trailer, Independent Lens | Copyright Criminals | Pbs
- Aesop Rock – Himself
- George Clinton – Himself
- Chuck D. – Himself
- El-P – Himself
- Sage Francis – Himself
- Pam the Funsktress – Herself
- Robert Garcia – Himself
- Miho Hatori – Herself
- Humpty Hump – Himself
- Mix Master Mike – Himself
- English – US
- Portuguese – PT
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