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 PG-13 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 respected users.

Want to know what the movie's about? 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 hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using 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 hip-hop music’s founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground—while also featuring emerging hip-hop 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 .