Copyright Criminals (2009)Stream and Watch Online

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Released May 21st, 2009, 'Copyright Criminals' stars Aesop Rock, George Clinton, Chuck D, El-P The PG13 movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 5 min, and received a user score of 68 (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from 9 experienced users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling including the related debates over artistic expression copyright law and of course money This documentary traces the rise of hiphop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibilliondollar industry For more than thirty years innovative hiphop performers and producers have been reusing portions of previously recorded music in new otherwise original compositions When lawyers and record companies got involved what was once referred to as a borrowed melody became a copyright infringement The film showcases many of hiphop musics founding figures like Public Enemy De La Soul and Digital Undergroundwhile also featuring emerging hiphop artists from record labels Definitive Jux Rhymesayers Ninja Tune and more"

'Copyright Criminals' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Kanopy .