Hustlers Convention
The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.
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Hustlers Convention
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2015
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Music, Documentary
User Score
57%
Original Title
Hustlers Convention
Production Companies
Warehouse 51, BTN Eastlink, Riverhorse
Director
Mike Todd
Description
The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.
