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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