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Paper Chasers is a 2003 independent documentary that presents the diverse Hip hop scene in the United States. Directed by Maxie Collier, the film features interviews with well-known artists such as James Brown, Chuck D., Flavor Flav, Master P., Chris Bridges, and Russell Simmons. The title refers to individuals pursuing financial success in the music industry, and the film captures the rise of hip hop superstar Ludacris among other artists and entrepreneurs.
The documentary includes an original music score and title theme song 'Paper Chase' by Angel Red, who is the granddaughter of jazz musician Johnny Hodges. Premiering at the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival, the film was later released on DVD in 2005 and aired multiple times on the Independent Film Channel. Collier conducted over 200 interviews between 1999 and 2008, which contributed to the depth of the film's content and led to the launch of Paper Chasers TV in 2012.
Why Watch
- •Meet hip hop legends like James Brown and Chuck D.
- •Find out how Ludacris rose to stardom.
- •See the impact of hip hop on music and fashion.
Did You Know
•The film features interviews with over 200 artists and entrepreneurs.
•It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2003.
•The original score includes a theme song by Angel Red, granddaughter of Johnny Hodges.
•Paper Chasers was released on DVD in 2005 by Koch Home Video Entertainment One.
Perfect For
Hip hop enthusiastsMusic industry studentsDocumentary fans