Russell Simmons

Synopsis: A philosophy PhD student is thrust into a horrific new world when she is bitten by a beautiful female vampire in this gory, sensual exploration of bloodlust. With Edie Falco, Annabella Sciorra. USA - 1995 - PG13

An amazing, groundbreaking documentary which chronicles the efforts of the so called hip-hop police, a powerful branch of law enforcement set out to track down the every move of hip-hop artists. Interviews and appearances include Russell Simmons, Ja Rule, Damion Dash, Saigon, Kanye West, Ghostface Killah, Irv Gotti, and NYPD and FBI officials. The film exposes the 500-page hip-hop dossier, an eye-raising document used by law enforcement nationwide. Rap Sheet provides several answers to some of hip-hop\'s most controversial questions.

View the first 8 minutes of Letter to the President. While the glamorous 1980s continued for much of America, rappers made it a point to tell the world there was another section of the country that wasn\'t invited to the party.As the urban landscape became the point of no return - Hip Hop emerged as a voice for the people....This film takes an unprecedented look at a variety of issues directly affecting the urban community - including the \'crack\' conspiracy, censorship, racial profiling, police brutality, poverty, prison for profit, and the NYPD Hip Hop Task Force.If you think politics had nothing to do with Hip Hop, think again....Letter to the President explores this rebel music with a cause.....Featuring interviews from an eclectic list of players: Wyclef Jean, Chingy, Baby, Russell Simmons, Will.I.Am , Common, Davey D., Chuck D., Guy Torry, Mike Epps, Pharoache Monch, Ghostface Killah, KRS-ONE, 50 Cent, Michael Eric Dyson, Amiri Baraka, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Tavis Smiley, Big Tigger, Quincy Jones, Nelson George, Dick Gregory, Luke \'Luther\' Campbell, Larry Flynt, Gary Webb, Dilated Peoples, Dead Prez and more.Purchase the DVD here: www.amazon.com

See the hip-hop struggle represented in this extended clip from Letter to the President. While the glamorous 1980\'s continued for much of America, rappers made it a point to tell the world there was another section of the country that wasn\'t invited to the party.As the urban landscape became the point of no return - Hip Hop emerged as a voice for the people....This film takes an unprecedented look at a variety of issues directly affecting the urban community - including the \'crack\' conspiracy, censorship, racial profiling, police brutality, poverty, prison for profit, and the NYPD Hip Hop Task Force.If you think politics had nothing to do with Hip Hop, think again....Letter to the President explores this rebel music with a cause.....Featuring interviews from an eclectic list of players: Wyclef Jean, Chingy, Baby, Russell Simmons, Will.I.Am , Common, Davey D., Chuck D., Guy Torry, Mike Epps, Pharoache Monch, Ghostface Killah, KRS-ONE, 50 Cent, Michael Eric Dyson, Amiri Baraka, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Tavis Smiley, Big Tigger, Quincy Jones, Nelson George, Dick Gregory, Luke \'Luther\' Campbell, Larry Flynt, Gary Webb, Dilated Peoples, Dead Prez and more.Purchase the DVD here: www.amazon.com