follows Grammy Award winning producer 9th Wonder�s tenure at Harvard University as he teaches �The Standards of Hip-Hop� course, conducts research for his thesis and explores the importance of hip-hop�s history culture and role in academia. For his research thesis titled �These Are The Breaks� 9th explores the original records that created hip-hop�s 10 most important albums from a production perspective. The film centers on the emerging significance of incorporating hip-hop studies into the academy and spotlights the scholars and musicians at the forefront of preserving 40 years of hip-hop culture. Featured interviewees include: Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Kendrick Lamar, Young Guru, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Ab-Soul, DJ Premier & More.

Starring:

Patrick Douthit, Henry Louis Gates, DJ Premier, Phonte Coleman

Genre:

Documentary, Music, Biography