The Icons that Built America S01E07 - Fight the System: Hip Hop & Grunge
Summary:
In 1987, a small-time drug dealer forms a hip-hop based group in his hometown of Compton, California. The group's provocative brand of "reality rap" draws backlash from the government and law enforcement as they try to push the boundaries of what hip-hop can be. A few years later, a Seattle-based rock band pioneers a new sound that channels the suburban angst and disillusionment of the era. After the band's mainstream breakthrough, the group must resist the external forces the of the music establishment, while battling their own inner demons--before it all comes crashing down.
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Show Name....... The Icons That Built America
Rating.......... N/A
Premiered....... 2024-06-22
Type............ Documentary
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Plot............ The Icons That Built America celebrates the innovators, trailblazers, and risk-takers who pushed boundaries and redefined what it means to be a performer. The series explores the lives and careers of such individuals as daredevil Evel Knievel, martial artist and actor Bruce Lee, comedian Richard Pryor, radio host Howard Stern, hip-hop group N.W.A, and more and how their visionary ideas propelled them to become pillars in American culture. Through secondhand accounts and archival footage, the series aims to provide a more intimate portrait of these influential individuals and the surprising challenges faced when striving for success in their respective industry
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Network......... History
Country......... United States
Language........ English
Runtime......... 62 mins
Status.......... Running
Air Date........ Sunday 22:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/75179/the-icons-that-built-america
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Episode Name.... Fight the System: Hip Hop & Grunge
Season.......... 1x07
Plot............ In 1987, a small-time drug dealer forms a hip-hop based group in his hometown of Compton, California. The group's provocative brand of "reality rap" draws backlash from the government and law enforcement as they try to push the boundaries of what hip-hop can be. A few years later, a Seattle-based rock band pioneers a new sound that channels the suburban angst and disillusionment of the era. After the band's mainstream breakthrough, the group must resist the external forces the of the music establishment, while battling their own inner demons--before it all comes crashing down
Runtime......... 62 mins
Air Date........ 2024-08-04 Sunday, 21:03
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2953352/the-icons-that-built-america-1x07-fight-the-system-hip-hop-grunge
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