Steinjive (2009)

MC Steinberg is a New Jersey-based hip-hop rapper, preparing for the biggest show of his career. This documentary follows Steinberg throughout the day of this big show, showcasing his ... See full summary »

Director:

Don Takano

Writers:

Brett Davis, Don Takano

Stars:

Brett Davis, Jared Whitham, Julie Klausner

Cast

Credited cast:
Brett Davis	...	MC Steinberg
Jared Whitham	...	Jimmy Stutz
Julie Klausner	...	Marie Antoinette Steinberg
Jake Fogelnest	...	Jake
Jackie Clarke	...	Lorraine
Authority Jones	...	Burt
Trenton Willey	...	Professor Henry Charwag
David Kaniuk	...	Dollar Store Manager
Antonio Perry	...	Rite Prophile
Peter Thilly	...	Demitri Lucas
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sally Burtnik	...	Our Boy Kevin Seahorse
Frank Flaherty	...	Suzy Seahorse
Jason Glastetter	...	Poingly
Darren Mabee	...	Dale Seahorse
Brice McCoy	...	Gwendolyn Oppenheimer

Storyline

MC Steinberg is a New Jersey-based hip-hop rapper, preparing for the biggest show of his career. This documentary follows Steinberg throughout the day of this big show, showcasing his dismissal from his job at the dollar store, to his rehab-riddled mother, to his getting evicted from his apartment, and the show itself, where supposedly he will open up for Morrissey and Cat Power.

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Plot Keywords:

hip hop | improv | mockumentary | 

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Taglines:

This is MC Steinberg. At Least Give Him a Chance.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Did You Know?

Trivia

MC Steinberg originated as a character on The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling, on New Jersey freeform radio station WFMU, where he is best known for a rap battle with indie rock musician Ted Leo.

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Quotes

Jimmy Stutz - MC Steinberg's Manager: He's the world's most dangerous juggler. Yeah, he steals medical waste, takes it onstage and juggles garbage bags of syringes and stuff. Really dangerous. And - no, no he's not HIV positive. That's what makes him a good juggler.

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Connections

References City of the Living Dead (1980)

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Steinjive: The MC Steinberg Motion Picture

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1