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Scratch (Various Artists)
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This energetic and insightful film, which was a big hit at the Sundance Festival 2001, traces the birth of turntablism. Directed by Doug Pray (Hype!), Scratch documents the ongoing history of today's turntablist movement and many of the DJs that gave birth to the hip-hop movement and who continue to reinvent it. This exhilarating film features such charismatic figures as Q-Bert, DJ Shadow, MixMaster Mike, Cut Chemist and a host of others in full-blown exhibition of their powers.
"...a revelatory experience." Ed Morales, The Village Voice
"...does what a fine documentary does best..." Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
"...sonic excitement..." Stephen Holden, New York Times
Editor's Note
Director Doug Pray (HYPE!) pays tribute to the innovative art of deejaying in the electrifying documentary SCRATCH. Featuring the most legendary figures in the deejay scene, Pray's film is at once a deeply insightful historical document and a highly entertaining glimpse into the world of underground hip-hop. Modern luminaries such as DJ Shadow, MixMasterMike (of the Beastie Boys), DJ Qbert, Rob Swift, and DJ Swamp are interviewed alongside living legends like Afrika Bambaataa, Jazzy Jay, and Grand Mixer DXT, in order to paint a broad, comprehensive picture of how deejaying has evolved over the years. The title, SCRATCH, refers to a technique that was initially used to keep one particular section of a song running endlessly as other songs are played simultaneously. Deejaying (and scratching) has now become a worldwide phenomenon and lucrative profession which can be attributed to DJ Qbert, whose masterful stylings enabled deejays to step out from behind the shadow of rappers and into a spotlight of their very own. Seamlessly cutting between interviews and actual footage filmed at several high-profile deejaying contests including Skratchcon 2000 and the DMC U.S. Finals, Pray's film is a must-see for both seasoned fans and the uninitiated, a celebration of one of the late-20th Century's most thrilling, original musical movements.
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Release Information
| | Studio: Rhino |
| Release Date: 7/16/2002 |
| Original Release Date: 2002 | | Catalog ID: 30463 | | UPC: 00660200304638 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew | Afrika Bambaata - Featuring | | Cut Chemist - Featuring | | DJ Q-Bert - Featuring | | DJ Shadow - Featuring | | DJ Swamp - Featuring | | Doug Pray - Featuring | | Mixmaster Mike - Featuring | | Rob Swift - Featuring |
| Awards |
Independent Spirit (2002) | | | Doug Pray, Nominee, Best Documentary | |
Sundance Film Festival (2002) | | | Doug Pray, Nominee, Grand Jury Prize: Documentary |
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