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All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding (1987-1997)

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In the late 80s and early 90s, the streets of downtown Manhattan were the site of a collision between two vibrant subcultures: skateboarding and hip hop. Narrated by Zoo York co-founder Eli Gesner with an original score by legendary hip-hop producer Large Professor (Nas, A Tribe Called Quest), All the Streets Are Silent brings to life the magic of the time period and the convergence that created a style and visual language that would have an outsized and enduring cultural effect. From the DJ booths and dance floors of the Mars nightclub to the founding of brands like Supreme, this convergence would lay the foundation for modern street style. Paris Is Burning meets Larry Clark's KIDS, All the Streets Are Silent is a love letter to New York--examining race, society, fashion, and street culture.
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Andrew Barker Variety Jul 31, 2021
Vividly recalling the collision of two young cultures on the streets of New York City, Jeremy Elkin's documentary sometimes struggles to figure out what it all meant. Go to Full Review Michael Ordoña Los Angeles Times Jul 29, 2021
Tries to cram too much into too little space. Go to Full Review Isabelia Herrera New York Times Jul 22, 2021
The film excels when it harnesses the wistful thrill of a bygone era, reminding us of a rich, creative past that deserves ample recognition. Go to Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn Feb 12, 2022
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While the film would clearly have a deeper impact on those who have a connection to this era and culture, All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding (1987-1997) is impressive enough to be an easy recommendation to anyone. Go to Full Review Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) Nov 9, 2021
It is interesting and strangely poignant to see them in nascent form in the documentary, like baby chicks in baggy pants and gold grills. Go to Full Review Robert Denerstein Denerstein Unleashed Aug 13, 2021
If you want to know just how compelling this movement was for so many and how influential some of its more notable members (Busta Rhymes and Jay-Z for two) became, All the Streets will let you know... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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dave d @RT34924333 Feb 25, 2022 I never felt like Jeremy Elkin's documentary spoke to me, but rather to insiders who likely know most of this information. It left me head spinning with all the detail, but without proper context it just laid there. Much more of a doc designed for people already interested in the subject. There is no way for a novice to parse all the data! Final Score: 4/10 See more Read all reviews
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Jeremy Elkin

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Rosario Dawson

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Harold Hunter

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Justin Pierce

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Keith Hufnagel

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Darryl McDaniels

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Synopsis In the late 80s and early 90s, the streets of downtown Manhattan were the site of a collision between two vibrant subcultures: skateboarding and hip hop. Narrated by Zoo York co-founder Eli Gesner with an original score by legendary hip-hop producer Large Professor (Nas, A Tribe Called Quest), All the Streets Are Silent brings to life the magic of the time period and the convergence that created a style and visual language that would have an outsized and enduring cultural effect. From the DJ booths and dance floors of the Mars nightclub to the founding of brands like Supreme, this convergence would lay the foundation for modern street style. Paris Is Burning meets Larry Clark's KIDS, All the Streets Are Silent is a love letter to New York--examining race, society, fashion, and street culture.
Director
Jeremy Elkin
Producer
Dana Brown, Jeremy Elkin
Screenwriter
Dana Brown, Jeremy Elkin, Jeremy Elkin, Dana Brown
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Elkin Editions
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 23, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 7, 2021
Runtime
1h 29m
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