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The Great Hip Hop Hoax (2013) | Criteria

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The Great Hip Hop Hoax

English • 2013 • 1h 32m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Comedy Documentary Music

Synopsis

Scottish rappers Billy Boyd and Gavin Bain reinvent themselves as West Coast Homeboys after they were signed by Sony.

Included in
People Person: Documentaries by Jeanie Finlay
Position 2
Included in
June 2023
Position 30

Credits

Crew

DirectorJeanie Finlay

WriterJeanie Finlay

EditorJames Scott

ProducerJeanie Finlay, Al Morrow

Cast

Gavin Bainas Himself

Billy T. Boydas Himself