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Dilated Peoples: The Release Party (2007)
Directed by Jason Goldwatch
Overview
The Release Party is a DVD documentary looking back at the trials and tribulations of Dilated Peoples, an underground rap sensation that languished on a major label for several years despite showing so much promise as an independent act that they had their pick of major-label offers from which to choose. In a way, the film is a celebration of Dilated Peoples’ long-awaited return to the underground circa 2007, the title referencing the group’s release from their contract with Capitol Records. Anyone who is a fan of the group—or simply a fan of hip-hop, for that matter—will find much to appreciate here. The film is directed by Jason Goldwatch, a longtime friend of the group who interweaves home-video footage with
Length 90 minutes
Actors
The Alchemist | B-Real | Evidence | Erick Sermon | Xzibit | Kanye West