Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop (2021)

An exploration of the emergence of L.A.’s “underground” hip hop culture of the late 1990s-early 2000s, recounted first-hand by some of its architects: the creators of Club Elements. Every respected independent MC in the nation came through to Club Elements. This documentary chronicles that vibrant time in Los Angeles’ underground Hip Hop scene and shows a side of L.A.’s subculture that is responsible for an independent movement that spawned a slew of widely recognized and celebrated artists.

Release Date

August 24, 2021

Runtime

1h 29m

Directors: Al Bonds, Mark Breeze

Cast: Talib Kweli, Vincent Mason, Aceyalone, Abstract Rude, Myka 9, Ellay Khule, Miles Tackett, Soren Baker