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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Title: Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
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| Larry B. Scott | ... | ||
| Rusty Cundieff | ... | ||
| Kasi Lemmons | ... | ||
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Howie Gold | ... | |
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Jam Boy
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Tim Hutchinson | ... |
Reggie Clay
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Jam Boy
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Jam Boy
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Vanilla Sherbet
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Jeff Burr | ... |
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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.
Plot Keywords:
los angeles california | music industry | fake documentary | south central los angeles | fictional band |Taglines:
It Ain't where ya from. It's where ya HAT At!Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive strong language, and for sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 June 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Trial of N.W.H. See more »Edit
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Budget:
$999,999 (estimated)Gross USA:
$238,230Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Ultra StereoAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Written by Rusty Cundieff, John Bautista and Darin Scott
Performed by Rusty Cundieff, Mark Christopher Lawrence and Larry B. Scott
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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 »Crazy Credits
The movie continues alongside the credits. See more »Soundtracks
Guerrillas in the MidstWritten by Rusty Cundieff, John Bautista and Darin Scott
Performed by Rusty Cundieff, Mark Christopher Lawrence and Larry B. Scott
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Just a note to add to the above comment. Fear of a Black Hat doesn't have the criminal who's image has been ripped off by the band, that's in CB4. Easily confused as the two films are so similar, but Black Hat is vastly the superior of the two..... yeah.