The Documentary That Disappeared for 25 Years: Big Fun in the Big Town
About this episode
The episode explores the documentary 'Big Fun in the Big Town' and its significance in early Hip Hop culture.
We crack open an incredible time capsule of early Hip Hop in New York City! BEDANKT to Dutch filmmaker Bram van Splunteren for this gem. Topics discussed: 🔮 Predictions about Hip Hop that came true! 👊🏾 Less acknowledged pioneers of rap get respect 🚪 A special guest none of us saw coming Also check out: "The Making of Big Fun in the Big Town" by Bram van Splunteren Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...appreciate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free tickets thanks to ArtsQuest! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree . Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website
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