Great doco about the early days of NY hip hop and life on the projects. One of the best features of this film is that it examines the political trajectory of Nas' career through his lyrics as well as the environment and familial situation that gave rise to his stardom. Must see for fans of his music. And anyone interested in the political side of rap music.

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In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, a titanic feat of physical and mental endurance that no rider has repeated since. He was a hero to millions, the saviour of professional cycling following the doping scandals which threatened to destroy the sport. However, less than six years later, aged just 34, he died alone, in a cheap Italian hotel room.

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In the traditions of the Hollywood religious epic without the DeMille vulgarity. An account of the birth of Islam beginning with Mohammad's first visions and his crusade to bring a just and monotheistic religion to his people. The historical parallels of the ascendancy of Islam with early Christianity are heavily stressed; a persecuted minority gradually emerging victorious with large-scale conversions, religious toleration, slave, female, and even camel liberation! find out more...