Chuck D
22) City teacher
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Jeff Solomon, a jewish man raised by black parents, dedicates his life to serving the public as a parole officer and dealing with dangerous felons. At the suggestion of his bosses, and against the wishes of his wife, Solomon takes a position teaching reading to a New York City Public School System class of illiterate future felons. In order to keep his students out of the prison system and teach them to read, Solomon must fight the school system itself....
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It is music to uplift, heal, and inspire listeners dealing with racial injustices as well as other social injustices. It's an affirmation. It's recognition. It's elevation. It's music to go with a movement. Because the truth is, there is still so much work to do. Regardless of the outcome of the election, we need to make sure things do not return to the status quo. The intention is to channel all of our pain and outrage into something productive.'...
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Clarence Reid is a musician who wrote and produced romantic and spiritual songs for some of the greatest Southern soul and R&B acts of the 1960s and '70s. He is also the gonzo performer Blowfly, Clarence's freaky alter ego and the original X-rated rapper. Explores both sides of this hilarious and controversial artist, providing a rare, inside peek at the infamous linguist's daily life.
35) The Doctor
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Celebrating 30 years since Julius "Dr. J" Erving led the Philadelphia 76ers to the NBA championship.
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Call them the Blues Brothers 2003-in Marc Levin's film, hip-hop legend Chuck D and Marshall Chess return to Chicago to explore the heyday of Chicago blues as they unite to produce music that seeks to bring veteran blues players together with contemporary hip-hop musicians such as Common and members of the Roots. Along with archival footage of Howlin' Wolf are original performances by Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Magic Slim, Ike Turner and Sam Lay.
39) World wide funk
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The funk runs deep and rich on Bootsy Collins's first studio album since 2011. Populated with musical friends old and new, it marks both a reckoning and significant reboot. Some of those friends include Musiq Soulchild, Chuck D, and Buckethead.