80 Blocks From Tiffany’s, 1979
Believe it or not, Hip-Hop culture was birthed out of gang culture. 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s is a documentary released in 1979, that unpacked the South Bronx gang culture. Directed by Gary Weis, explores the social dynamics that influenced young New Yorkers to link up with their street gang: race, class, and neighborhood affiliation.