The Show Documentary (1995)

The Show is a 1995 documentary film about hip hop music.





It was directed by Brian Robbins and featured interviews with some of hip hop's biggest names. Def Jam founder Russell Simmons stars in and narrates the film. The film grossed $1,482,892 in its opening weekend and $2,702,578 during its theatrical run.
Cast

Afrika Bambaataa
The Notorious B.I.G.
Kurtis Blow
Sean "Puffy" Combs
Snoop Doggy Dogg
Dr. Dre
Warren G
Andre Harrell of Uptown Records
Kid Capri
LL Cool J
Craig Mack
Method Man
Melle Mel
Naughty by Nature
Raekwon
RunD.M.C.
Slick Rick
Russell Simmons
Tha Dogg Pound
Twinz
Whodini
WuTang Clan

Soundtrack
Main article: The Show (soundtrack)

A soundtrack consisting entirely of hip hop was released on August 15, 1995 by Def Jam Recordings. The soundtrack was very successful, peaking at 4 on the Billboard 200 and 1 on the Top R&B/HipHop Albums and was certified platinum on October 16, 1995.

Production Companies:
Rysher Entertainment
Savoy Pictures
Tollin/Robbins Productions

Distributors:
Savoy Pictures (1995) (USA) (theatrical)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2004) (USA) (DVD) (widescreen)
Comstock (1996) (Japan) (theatrical)
Columbia TriStar Home Video (USA) (VHS)