Rock the Bells (2006)

An inside look at what it took to bring the Wu-Tang Clan together for their final performance at the Rock the Bells Hip-Hop festival.

Directors:

Denis Henry Hennelly (as Denis Hennelly), Casey Suchan

Stars:

Chali 2na, D.J. Abilities, Babu

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Chali 2na	...	Self - Jurassic 5
D.J. Abilities	...	Self (as Abilities)
Babu	...	Self - Dilated Peoples (as D.J. Babu)
Jerome Baldwin	...	Self
Banger	...	Self - Manager
Cappadonna	...	Self
D.J. Choc	...	Self - D.J. (as Mr. Choc)
Chuck D	...	Self - Public Enemy
Davey D	...	Self - Journalist
DJ Dice	...	Self
Dilated Peoples	...	Themselves
Nader Elwan	...	Self - Brian's Assistant
Eyedea	...	Self
Sage Francis	...	Self - Performer
Carla Garcia	...	Self - The Right Hand

Storyline

Rock the Bells is a documentary on the preparation and realization of the original Wu-Tang Clan's final live performance. The film focuses on hip-hop concert promoter Chang Weisberg, whose Guerrilla Union production company showcases live hip-hop of a noncommercial bent. Weisberg comes across as a mixture of fanboy and snake-oil salesman, but it is his attention to detail that allows him to undertake what no other promoter had managed to accomplish in a long time: the presentation of the complete original lineup of the Wu-Tang Clan in live performance. Using a small, cohesive team of immensely likable, pleasant people, Weisberg navigates all the pitfalls of his endeavor with composure, even when the concert is in full-throttle. Hours before the concert is supposed to begin, the Guerrilla Union crew is forced to contend with an incompetent security team, an overanxious crowd on the verge of rioting, and the singular mania of the now deceased Ol' Dirty Bastard, in what amounts to a ...

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Plot Keywords:

wu tang | hip hop | wu tang clan | rap | rapper | 

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Taglines:

A tribute to the spirit of Hip-Hop.

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

[All trivia items for this title are spoilers.]

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Soundtracks

War
Written by Rakaa Taylor, Quest Love (as Ahmir K. Thompson)
Published by Careers-BMG Music Publishing (BMI), Teynor Music (BMI), Triclops Media Publishing (BMI)
Administered by The Royalt Network, Inc.
Performed by Dilated Peoples
Courtesy of Capitol Records

User Reviews

If you like good movies, see this one

I'm hardly a hip hop fan but I do enjoy a kick-ass documentary and a great story with energy, so this is a movie I will be recommending to people for sure. The footage of the frantic backstage preparations, the rowdy fans, the freaked out party promoter, the musicians on all their own strange trips and, best of all, the freestylin' Supernatural, make this film a rush for everyone, whether you are into hip hop or not. The footage contained is well-chosen and high-energy and the interviews peppered all through the developing story of this wild night are funny and endearing and flesh out the characters well. There is also edge of your seat drama and many tense moments in the unfolding tale of a near disaster, but ultimately a satisfying climax.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,325, 15 April 2007

Gross USA:

$5,347

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,347

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gather Films, Civilian Pictures, Mayfly Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color