Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer(2013)
Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer Synopsis
Documentary following the career of Brooklyn-born photographer Jamel Shabazz, who captured hip-hop in its infancy long before it became a worldwide phenomenon. His iconic images of kids sporting sneakers and savvy street style caught the essence of hip-hop as it exploded onto the streets of New York. Intimate interviews with Shabazz and hip hop pioneers explore the hundreds of individual stories and urban history behind a revolutionary cultural movement.
Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer (2013) is a documentary film directed by Charlie Ahearn, released on August 2, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Jamel Shabazz, Fab 5 Freddy, KRS-One and Bobbito Garcia. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Ahearn
- Producers:
- Charlie Ahearn
- Cinematographer:
- Charlie Ahearn
- Production:
- Oscilloscope
- Status:
- Released
Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer before you stream it.
Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamel Shabazz
as Self
Fab 5 Freddy
as Self
KRS-One
as Self
Bobbito Garcia
as Self
- Aaron Goodstone
Aaron Goodstone
as Self
- David Villorente
David Villorente
as Self
- Claude Grunitzky
Claude Grunitzky
as Self
- Lou Mendes
Lou Mendes
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Ahearn, produced by Charlie Ahearn.
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Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 4 ratings.
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Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer online?
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Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer (2013) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer?
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The main cast of Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer (2013) includes Jamel Shabazz, Fab 5 Freddy, KRS-One, Bobbito Garcia and Aaron Goodstone. The film was directed by Charlie Ahearn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer released?
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Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer was released on August 2, 2013 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer worth watching?
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Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer (2013) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer?
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