Name: Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage
Released: 2011-12-10

Black Music Legends of the 1980s

S1 · E4 — Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage

S1:E4 · Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage

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Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage

Season 1 · Episode 4 · Dec 10, 2011

In the late 1980s Public Enemy were the biggest rap group on the planet. Their mission: to raise the consciousness of a generation. With a rebellious attitude to match their militant image they sold millions of records preaching pro-black politics to fans of all races, all done through a groundbreaking wall of noise that changed the sound of hip hop. White, middle Americans were outraged, but their kids loved it. Not surprisingly, this confrontational approach attracted controversy. Critics claimed the group themselves were racist, exposing racial divides rather than promoting equality. They were banned from some TV and radio stations and when one member reportedly made anti-Semitic remarks in a newspaper interview the resulting media-storm threatened to end their career. Tensions were running high and arguments within the band ended in violence. Could they keep it together long enough to get their message across?

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Black Music Legends of the 1980s

TV Series

20111h

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Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage

Season 1 · Episode 4 · Dec 10, 2011

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