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Public Enemy: Fight the Power

  • Music Video
  • 1989
  • TV-MA
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Public Enemy: Fight the Power (1989)
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Public Enemy performs in the music video "Fight the Power" from the album "Fear of a Black Planet" recorded for Def Jam Records. The music video opens with a demonstration on the street. Pub... Read allPublic Enemy performs in the music video "Fight the Power" from the album "Fear of a Black Planet" recorded for Def Jam Records. The music video opens with a demonstration on the street. Public Enemy performs as they walk down the street and stand on stage surrounded by protester... Read allPublic Enemy performs in the music video "Fight the Power" from the album "Fear of a Black Planet" recorded for Def Jam Records. The music video opens with a demonstration on the street. Public Enemy performs as they walk down the street and stand on stage surrounded by protesters.

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    • Spike Lee
  • Writer
    • Chuck D
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    • Public Enemy
    • Chuck D
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    7.3/10
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      • Spike Lee
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      • Chuck D
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    Breaking icons and fighting oppression

    "Fight the Power" is a politically charged hip-hop anthem and a rallying cry for Black civil rights activism, addressing systemic racism, social injustice, and oppression in contemporary America. The song heavily criticizes several American heroes and cultural icons of the 20th century, including Elvis Presley and John Wayne, for failing to promote, represent, or support Black culture and history. Originally released in 1989 as part of the soundtrack for Spike Lee's film Do the Right Thing, the song-characterized by its repetitive rhythms and powerful chants-has become one of the most influential protest songs in hip-hop history. The film prominently features footage from a rally demanding that the government take stronger action to protect Black civil rights.

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      Edited into Armageddon in Effect (2008)

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    • Release date
      • June 29, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Public Enemy's Official Web Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
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    • Runtime
      7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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