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Copyright Criminals

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Now, before we get into the essentials of how you can watch 'Copyright Criminals' right now, here are some particulars about the Changeing Images documentary flick. Copyright Criminals starring Aesop Rock, George Clinton, Chuck D, El-P has a PG-13 rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 5 min. The release date of the movie is May 21st, 2009. was generated using active

Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. This documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using portions of previously recorded music in new, otherwise original compositions. When lawyers and record companies got involved, what was once referred to as a “borrowed melody” became a “copyright infringement.” The film showcases many of hip-hop music’s founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground—while also featuring emerging hip-hop artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers, Ninja Tune, and more."

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'Copyright Criminals' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on May 21st, 2009
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting April 7th, 2010 - Buy Copyright Criminals DVD