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ABR Ep 07 Part 1 Hip Hop Scene, Gerald Barclay- The Entertainment Biz Series
ABR Ep 07 Part 1 Hip Hop Scene, Gerald Barclay- The Entertainment Biz Series
ABR Ep 07 Part 1 Hip Hop Scene, Gerald Barclay- The Entertainment Biz Series
Thursday 14th May 2020
Gerald K. Barclay discusses his 30+ year career in hip hop and film, sharing untold stories and insights on societal issues.
92 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Gerald Barclay: A Journey Through Hip Hop's Golden Era
I use the medium that I had to tell stories and be able to inform people, whereas you know they're, you know, using their cell phones to film fights.
Ever wondered about the untold stories behind some of hip hop's most iconic music videos? In this episode of 'A Billion Realities', host Jessica Gerlach sits down with Gerald K. Barclay, a creative force who has been shaping the hip hop scene since the late '80s. Gerald's work has launched the careers of legends like Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, and Master P, to name just a few. But his story goes far beyond the music videos that defined a generation.
Gerald opens up about the impact of the crack epidemic on the hip hop community, the protective nature of housing projects, and the transformative power of education, especially through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). His career spans over 30 years, filled with powerful documentaries, short films, and feature films that tackle issues like racism and gun violence in America.
From his early days on the sets of 'King of New York' and 'Jungle Fever' to his award-winning documentaries, Gerald shares a raw and authentic perspective on the challenges he's faced and the importance of storytelling in film. Whether you're a hip hop aficionado or just curious about the behind-the-scenes world of music and film, this episode offers a compelling look at one man's journey through an ever-evolving industry.