Krush Grove at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas

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Krush Grove
Venue: Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
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1985 | R | 1 hr 35 min
Directed by: Michael Schultz
Starring: Sheila E., Run-D.M.C., The Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow, Blair Underwood, New Edition, LL Cool J, Beastie Boys
In this movie based on the life of Russel Simmons, hot young record producer/manager Russel Walker has all the hottest acts on the record label Krush Groove records. The acts include Run-DMC, Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Kurtis Blow. When Run-DMC has a hit record and Russel doesn’t have the money to press records he borrows money from a drug dealer/loan shark. At the same time Russel and Run are both competing for the heart of Sheila E.
This screening will be followed by a live Q&A/talkback with the Hip Hop Movie Club Podcast
This screening and performance is presented in partnership with Northampton Community College Foundation Annual Humanities Program. Each year, an NCC faculty member explores a topic of American culture and history. For the 2023 – 2024 academic year, NCC Sociology Professor Andrew McIntosh presents “50 Years Down the Line: A Celebration of Hip Hop History and Culture”.