Scratch
2001 · Movie · 92 min · ★ 7.7 · 86% critics
This documentary explores the art of hip-hop DJing and turntablism, tracing its roots from the Bronx to modern scenes across the country. DJs and producers share stories about digging for records, battling, and building new sounds from beats, breaks, and the endless possibilities of vinyl.
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-11-07
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Critic score
- 86/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.7/10 (35 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you love music documentaries, hip-hop history, and creative craft stories, especially in the spirit of Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All or Six by Sondheim; Not for you if you want a traditional narrative plot.
Pros: passionate DJ interviews; deep vinyl culture; energetic history tour | Cons: niche subject focus; talk-heavy stretches; limited broader context
Cast & crew
Jazzy Jay
- DK
DJ Krush
DJ Premier
- RS
Rob Swift
DJ Q-Bert
- MM
Mix Master Mike
DJ Shadow
- DZ
DJ Z-Trip
Cut Chemist
Afrika Bambaataa
Directed by Doug Pray