Scratch (2001) is a documentary film, directed by Doug Pray, that looks at the birth and evolution of hip-hop disc jockeys (DJs), scratching and turntablism.
Interviewees include:
- Grand Wizard Theodore (the inventor of the scratch)
- Grand Mixer Q-bert
- Grand Mixer DXT, Z-Trip
- Mix Master Mike
- Rob Swift
- DJ Premier
- Afrika Bambaataa
- Jazzy Jay
- Cut Chemist
- NuMark
- DJ Craze
- DJ Shadow
- DJ Babu
- DJ Krush
- Madlib
- Peanut Butter Wolf
You can watch the whole thing for free; YouTube is experimenting with hosting full movies.
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