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Welcome to Death Row

2001 · 104 min

A sober, absorbing plunge into a notorious music empire, equal parts fascinating and grim, with a steady pull toward its inevitable downfall.

Directed by
S. Leigh Savidge
Genres
Documentary, Music, Tv movie
Starring
Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg
Tagline
It Started in Compton. It Ended in Infamy.
Overview
The record label Death Row Records has, since its creation in 1993, been synonymous with the American hip-hop climate. Formed by ex-bodyguard Suge Knight, the label has released seminal rap albums from luminaries including Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and the famous hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur. WELCOME TO DEATH ROW is a fascinating, well-researched documentary which explores the history of this intriguing and incredibly significant company.

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Directed by
S. Leigh Savidge
Genres
Documentary, Music, Tv movie
Starring
Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • crime
  • power
  • corruption
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Action3
Horror2
Humour2
Realism9
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
documentary, music, tv movie
Directed by
S. Leigh Savidge
Starring
Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, Nate Dogg, Alonzo Williams, Lydia Harris, Michael Harris
Music
Tommy Coster
Cinematography
Michael Goi
Runtime
104 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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