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Copyright Criminals

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
Release Date: Thursday, May 21 2009
15 years ago
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Portrait of Aesop RockAesop Rock. Aesop Rock was 32 in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 05 1976
Portrait of George ClintonGeorge Clinton. George Clinton was 67 in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 22 1941
Portrait of Chuck DChuck D. Chuck D was 48 in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 01 1960
Portrait of El-PEl-P. El-P was 34 in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 02 1975
Portrait of Sage FrancisSage Francis. Sage Francis was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pam the FunsktressPam the Funsktress. Pam the Funsktress was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Herself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bobbito GarciaBobbito Garcia. Bobbito Garcia was 41 in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 25 1967
Portrait of Miho HatoriMiho Hatori. Miho Hatori was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Herself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Shock GShock G. Shock G was 45 in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 25 1963 –
Died: Thu, Apr 22 2021
Portrait of Mix Master MikeMix Master Mike. Mix Master Mike was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Prefuse 73Prefuse 73. Prefuse 73 was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of DJ Q-BertDJ Q-Bert. DJ Q-Bert was 39 in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 07 1969
Portrait of Pete RockPete Rock. Pete Rock was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hank ShockleeHank Shocklee. Hank Shocklee was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of DJ SpookyDJ Spooky. DJ Spooky was 38 in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 06 1970
Portrait of Clyde StubblefieldClyde Stubblefield. Clyde Stubblefield was 66 in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 18 1943 –
Died: Sat, Feb 18 2017
Portrait of Saul WilliamsSaul Williams. Saul Williams was 37 in Copyright Criminals as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 29 1972

Crew

Portrait of Benjamin FranzenBenjamin Franzen. Benjamin Franzen was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Director, Producer, Cinematography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kembrew McLeodKembrew McLeod. Kembrew McLeod was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Director, Producer, Executive Producer, Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sarah FranzenSarah Franzen. Sarah Franzen was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Editorial Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dave WilladsenDave Willadsen. Dave Willadsen was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Visual Effects Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Annie LinAnnie Lin. Annie Lin was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Music'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brooke WentzBrooke Wentz. Brooke Wentz was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Music'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ross SebekRoss Sebek. Ross Sebek was >> in Copyright Criminals as 'Cinematography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday