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For NYC (2020)
Character: N/A
Noel Ashman and Damon Dash direct a collection of favorite quotes from high profile artists, recorded on their smart phones, in their homes during quarantine to give Nyc a boost in these hard times and to raise money for NYC residents struggling with the covid19 pandemic.
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Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare (2019)
Character: Self
The history of warfare as it relates to global Black society, broken down into 7 chapters that examines the ways the system of racism wages warfare from a historical, psychological, sexual, biological, health, educational, and military perspective.
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Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1 (2002)
Character: N/A
Hype's acclaim for skillfully imaginative visually intoxicating music videos, The Videos Vol. 1, features 10 videos depicting his creative approach and artistry unmatched while becoming celebrated by music aficionados and film enthusiasts.
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In a Perfect World (2015)
Character: Himself
A documentary springing from the directors own relationship with her son who lacks a consistent relationship with his father.
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Death of a Dynasty (2003)
Character: Harlem
A story which centers around Dave Katz, a journalist at a hip-hop magazine who is sent on assignment to uncover the often comedic underworld of Roc-a-Fella Records run by Damon Dash and Jay-Z.
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Paid in Full (2002)
Character: Cruiser
Ace is an impressionable young man working for a dry cleaning business. His friend, drug dealer Mitch, goes to prison. In an unrelated incident, he finds some cocaine in a pants pocket. Soon, Ace finds himself dealing cocaine for Lulu. Via lucky breaks and solid interpersonal skills, Ace moves to the top of the Harlem drug world. Of course, unfaithful employees and/or rivals conspire to bring about Ace's fall.
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Honor Up (2018)
Character: narrator/OG
The film -- executive produced by rapper Kanye West -- follows character OG, played by Damon Dash, in a saga that flips between his dedication to his family and honoring his street code all at the same time.
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When Will I Be Loved (2004)
Character: Damon Dash
Feeling undervalued by her boyfriend, a young woman begins to explore her sexuality with other people.
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Streets is Watching (1998)
Character: Damon
Hip-hop artist Jay-Z tells a story about life in the streets, combining a narrative structure and musical numbers into an autobiographical tale of his life in Brooklyn, from hustler to performer. The title of the video comes from his album {^In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 and also includes numbers by M.O.P, Sauce Money, and Memphis Bleek. This is Jay-Z's first direct-to-video release; it's self-directed,
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Fresh Dressed (2015)
Character: Self
The history of Hip-Hop / Urban fashion and its rise from southern cotton plantations to the gangs of 1970s in the South Bronx, to corporate America, and everywhere in-between. Supported by rich archival materials and in-depth interviews with individuals crucial to the evolution of a way of life--and the outsiders who studied and admired them – Fresh Dressed goes to the core of where style was born on the black and brown side of town.
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Just for Kicks (2005)
Character: N/A
Just for Kicks is a 2005 documentary film about the sneaker phenomena and history. It includes self confessed "sneakerheads" like Grandmaster Caz, Reverend Run, and Missy Elliott. It tells the story of the legendary Nike Air Force One's, or as they are called in New York "Uptowns." Also about the beginning of Air Jordans. The documentary also tells the story of how hip-hop pioneers DJ Run, Jam Master Jay, and DMC had everyone wearing Adidas Superstars with their smash hit "My Adidas."
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Paper Soldiers (2002)
Character: Damon Dash
Paper Soldiers follows an overeager burglar named Shawn (Kevin Hart) through the ups and downs of his short, stressful career.
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Beef (2003)
Character: Self
A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
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The Cody Project (2021)
Character: Self
Incomplete work-in-progress cut of a documentary chronicling the production of Dame Dash's With Child movie as well as Kanye West's Donda album. The title as seen in the video is The Cody Project, however it's also commonly referred to as "YZY TV" due to the watermarks present. This was uploaded briefly to Vimeo before being removed after its discovery on January 23rd, 2021.
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Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys (2024)
Character: Self
The untold story of the man and the musician who made an immense cultural impact across just a few short years. Having gained exclusive rights to a never-before-seen personal archive shot by his wife alongside access to his closest friends and family, the doc is described by the filmmakers as a culture-defining special that humanizes ODB as a man, a father and a husband like never before. It explores how Russell Tyrone Jones created Ol' Dirty Bastard, a Hip Hop alter ego superhero that would ultimately consume him.
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State Property (2002)
Character: 'Boss' Dame
A Philadelphia gang member becomes a drug kingpin and starts a feud with vicious rivals in his quest for the American Dream.
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