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Fear of a Black Hat (1993)

R | | Comedy, Music | 3 June 1994 (USA)
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A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.

Director:

Rusty Cundieff

Writer:

Rusty Cundieff

Stars:

Larry B. Scott, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Rusty Cundieff | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Christopher Lawrence ... Tone Def
Larry B. Scott ... Tasty Taste
Rusty Cundieff ... Ice Cold
Kasi Lemmons ... Nina Blackburn
Howie Gold Howie Gold ... Guy Friesch
G. Smokey Campbell ... Backstage Manager #1
Bobby Mardis Bobby Mardis ... Promoter #1
Brad Sanders ... Promoter #2
Moon Jones Moon Jones ... Jam Boy
Tim Hutchinson Tim Hutchinson ... Reggie Clay
Faizon Love ... Jam Boy (as Faizon)
Deezer D ... Jam Boy
Darin Scott ... Security Head
Devin Kamin Devin Kamin ... Vanilla Sherbet (as Devin Kamienny)
Jeff Burr ... Chicago Cop
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A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.

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Plot Keywords:

mockumentary | los angeles california | music industry | fake documentary | south central los angeles | See All (46) »

Taglines:

It Ain't where ya from. It's where ya HAT At!

Genres:

Comedy | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong language, and for sexuality | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Avatar Records: N.W.H. - Fear of a Black Hat

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 June 1994 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Trial of N.W.H. See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$999,999 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$238,230
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC), Oakwood Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Released 21 years before the movie Straight Outta Compton (2015), which was a movie about gangsta hip-hop and details the story of N.W.A., the group that was parodied in this film. See more »

Goofs

An ITC logo sign is clearly visible to the left in the record company's office. See more »

Quotes

Tone Def: The black man was the first sensitive man, long before Alan Alda.
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Alternate Versions

Some videocassette versions begin with a music video, "Ice Froggy Frog". See more »

Connections

Spoofs New Jack City (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

My Peanuts
Written by Rusty Cundieff and Larry Robinson
Performed by Rusty Cundieff, Mark Christopher Lawrence and Larry B. Scott
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The best "mockumentary" ever made
18 May 1999 | by rogerw – See all my reviews

"Fear Of A Black Hat" is everything the (much weaker) "CB-4" SHOULD have been. Rusty Cundieff's satirical eye is ruthless, as he folds, spindles, and mutilates every aspect of hip-hop trends and culture. Does "FoaBH" resemble Spinal Tap? Yes, a bit. Is it derivative of Spinal Tap? No, not really. The aim is more focused, the satire is better focused, and to be honest, it's funnier.
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