“This is a Sampling Sport”
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Copyright Criminals (2009) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Copyright Criminals at a Glance
Copyright Criminals is a 2009 music and documentary film from directors Benjamin Franzen and Kembrew McLeod, starring Aesop Rock, George Clinton and Chuck D. It is 1 hour 5 minutes long and came out on May 21, 2009. Copyright Criminals has a TMDB rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 9 votes and is rated PG-13 in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. This documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using portions of previously recorded music in new, otherwise original compositions. When lawyers and record companies got involved, what was once referred to as a “borrowed melody” became a “copyright infringement.” The film showcases many of hip-hop music’s founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground—while also featuring emerging hip-hop artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers, Ninja Tune, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Copyright Criminals
When was Copyright Criminals released?
Copyright Criminals was released on May 21, 2009.
What is the runtime of Copyright Criminals?
Copyright Criminals has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
Who stars in Copyright Criminals?
Copyright Criminals stars Aesop Rock as Self, George Clinton as Self, Chuck D as Self and El-P as Self. The cast also includes Sage Francis, Pam the Funsktress, Bobbito Garcia and Miho Hatori.
Who directed Copyright Criminals?
Copyright Criminals was directed by Benjamin Franzen and Kembrew McLeod. The screenplay is credited to Kembrew McLeod.
What genre is Copyright Criminals?
Copyright Criminals is listed on TMDB as a mix of music and documentary.
What is Copyright Criminals rated?
Copyright Criminals is rated PG-13 in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.8/10 from 9 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Copyright Criminals for free?
You can watch the trailer for Copyright Criminals, "Copyright Criminals Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Copyright Criminals?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Copyright Criminals include Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021), Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020), Biggie & Tupac (2002), Tupac: Resurrection (2003) and Beastie Boys Story (2020).
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