De La Soul Is Not Dead: The Documentary(2016)
A career-spanning short on hip-hop’s groundbreaking, beloved nerds.
De La Soul Is Not Dead: The Documentary Synopsis
De La Soul Is Not Dead is an ode to the act’s iconic 1991 studio album De La Soul Is Dead. The film documents the Long Island group’s rise to prominence and subsequent rise through the ranks of rap. Centered on De La Soul’s first four projects, De La Soul Is Not Dead is a study of the critically-acclaimed group’s most productive, significant period of creation.
De La Soul Is Not Dead: The Documentary (2016) is a documentary and music film directed by Rob Kenner, released on September 9, 2016 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Kelvin Mercer, Prince Paul, Vincent Mason and David Jolicoeur.
- Director:
- Rob Kenner
- Writers:
- Kelvin Mercer, Prince Paul, Vincent Mason
- Producers:
- Harrison Corwin
- Production:
- Mass Appeal
- Status:
- Released
De La Soul Is Not Dead: The Documentary (2016) Trailer
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De La Soul Is Not Dead: The Documentary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kelvin Mercer
as Himself
- Prince Paul
Prince Paul
as Himself
Vincent Mason
as Himself
David Jolicoeur
as Himself
- Dante Ross
Dante Ross
as Himself
- Tom Silverman
Tom Silverman
as Himself
- Monica Lynch
Monica Lynch
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Rob Kenner, written by Kelvin Mercer, Prince Paul and Vincent Mason, produced by Harrison Corwin.
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De La Soul Is Not Dead: The Documentary – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in De La Soul Is Not Dead: The Documentary?
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The main cast of De La Soul Is Not Dead: The Documentary (2016) includes Kelvin Mercer, Prince Paul, Vincent Mason, David Jolicoeur and Dante Ross. The film was directed by Rob Kenner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was De La Soul Is Not Dead: The Documentary released?
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De La Soul Is Not Dead: The Documentary was released on September 9, 2016 and runs for 30m.
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