Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men

Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Fri, May 3, 2019 6:30 PM
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Sat, May 4, 2019 7:30 PM
Film Info
Runtime:104
Copyright:2019
Country Listing:USA
Premiere Status:Canadian Premiere
Rating:14A
Festival Info
Festival Year:2019
Language:English
Program Category:Artscapes
Film Subjects:Music & Musicians
Popular Culture
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Sacha Jenkins
Producer(s):Robert Diggs
Clifford Smith
Gary Grice
Lamont Hawkins
Corey Woods
Darryl Hill
Elgin Turner
Dennis Coles
Jason Hunter
Icelene Jones
Cary Garber
Vanessa Maruskin
Executive Producer(s):Peter J. Scalettar
Peter Bittenbender
Chris Gary
Editor(s):Paul Greenhouse
James Lester
Sean Frechette
Writer(s):Paul Greenhouse
Peter J. Scalettar
Cinematography:Hans Charles
Composer:J Ralph
Sound:Hit The Ground Running

Description

When East Coast rappers RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Raekwon and Masta Killa united to become Wu-Tang Clan, the history of hip hop changed forever. Their legacy is filled with essential tracks and records that captured the world's attention and inspired a generation of young rappers. In the first two episodes of an upcoming Showtime series, newly uncovered footage and exclusive interviews tell the origin story of the group, shedding light far beyond the music they put out. Struggles with poverty, violence and racism all chipped away at these nine men, and united them to lay the foundation for one of the most influential albums of all time. Gabor Pertic