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20026 minGdoc-short

Block Party

20026 minGdoc-short

Two vinyl records spin on a turntable at a Bronx block party, blending the sounds of hip-hop's origins with the voices of contemporary musicians.

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Two vinyl records spin on a turntable at a Bronx block party, blending the sounds of hip-hop's origins with the voices of contemporary musicians.

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Pierre Huyghe

Pierre Huyghedirector

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At a block in the Bronx, a turntable spins two vinyl records, bridging the past and present of hip-hop music. The sounds of the 1970s mingle with the voices of contemporary musicians, marking the end of a block party dedicated to this genre. Artists who helped shape hip-hop gather to celebrate its origins and evolution. The six-minute documentary captures the vibrant atmosphere of the event, reflecting on the cultural significance of hip-hop in New York.

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