Russell V2. The Show (1995)
The Show’s premise is quite simple: rappers discuss their craft while preparing for a live hip-hop show. But even in its awfully simple outline, Brian Robbins’ The Show (narrated by Russell Simmons) carefully frames each rapper (including Craig Mack, The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Method Man, Run-D.M.C., Slick Rick, etc.) as they discuss their unabashed love for the art that is hip-hop. Through these candid interviews the rappers are shown as humans who have a deep interest in what it is they are doing. It’s a true testament that even as hip-hop has grown to become a multi-billion dollar industry it’s still all about the passion for the music.