Pluto TV Offering Free Hip-Hop movie marathon for August 11 (53rd Anniversary)
With August 11 marking the 53rd official birthday of Hip-Hop, Pluto TV is streaming a curated lineup of classic hip-hop films completely free. It is a perfect, budget-friendly weekend watch-list angle for anyone looking to celebrate the anniversary.
August 11, 1973, is widely celebrated as the birth date of hip-hop. On that day, 18-year-old DJ Kool Herc (Clive Campbell) and his sister Cindy Campbell hosted a back-to-school jam in the recreation room of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, New York.
To celebrate the culture's massive impact on cinema, The marathon covers 16 films spanning every era of the culture, featuring:
Culture-Defining Hits: 8 Mile, ATL, Roll Bounce, Set It Off, and Pootie Tang
Gritty Dramas & Docs: Get Rich or Die Tryin', Filly Brown, Rhyme & Reason, and Butter
Dance & Romance Classics: Honey, Save the Last Dance, and Save the Last Dance 2
Old-School Essentials: Beat Street and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
New Era & Cult Comedies: On the Come Up and I Got the Hook Up
Since Pluto TV requires no subscription or sign-up, it’s a highly accessible setup for a lifestyle round-up or entertainment guide.