Scratch by Doug Pray (music documentary, 2000, 92 min, 35mm)

This electrifying documentary is a tribute to the innovative art of DJing, featuring legendary figures DJ Shadow, Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys), Afrika Bambaataa, and Jazzy Jay, among others. A deeply insightful historical document and a highly entertaining glimpse into the world of underground hip-hop, the film features “the world's best scratchers, beat-diggers, party-rockers, and producers wax[ing] poetic on beats, breaks, battles, and the infinite possibilities of vinyl.”

I saw the documentary this past weekend at the ICA. Such an interesting culture that I never knew about, with some very unique sounds that make record scratching or 'turntablism' like a new type of musical instrument.