movie backdrop
Welcome to Death Row

Welcome to Death Row

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew
  • Recommendations

Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 25, 2001

Runtime

1h 44m

Genres

Documentary, Music, TV Movie

User Score

74%

Original Title

Welcome to Death Row

Production Companies

Xenon Pictures

Director

S. Leigh Savidge

Budget

$2,500,000

Description

The record label Death Row Records has, since its creation in 1993, been synonymous with the American hip-hop climate. Formed by ex-bodyguard Suge Knight, the label has released seminal rap albums from luminaries including Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and the famous hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur. WELCOME TO DEATH ROW is a fascinating, well-researched documentary which explores the history of this intriguing and incredibly significant company.