The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports

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8/11/2023Premiere The program made its world premiere on Aug. 11 at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAF). ()
9/12/2023TV After the initial airing, in addition to being available on ESPN+, the program will re-air multiple times on ESPN networks. ()

The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports(2023)

DocumentaryMusic
60 min.

Fifty years ago in the Bronx, a new genre of music was born, the product of a people searching for their voice and the opportunity to be heard. For decades, the community was bound by the words of leaders like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X before their assassinations attempted to thwart the messaging. While their lives ended, the impact of their words never would, instead paving the way for others. Soon, athletes and entertainers would step to the microphone and boldly become the sound of a new generation and an inspiration to their people. When the world looked to silence them, the culture found a way to speak louder than ever before. From Muhammad Ali to Public Enemy, Jay-Z to Lebron James and beyond, the impact on sports has been indelible.

"Sports and Hip Hop are two pillars of Black culture that empowered a community to be heard and celebrated against the backdrop of cultural oppression and political persecution."

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Released8/11/2023

Origin & CountriesUS/en/United States of America

Production Co.ESPN Films/E:60

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