Welcome to Death Row
“It Started in Compton. It Ended in Infamy.”
2001•1h 44m•7.8•Released
DocumentaryMusicTV Movie
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.
Director
S. Leigh Savidge
Budget
$3M
Languages
English
Studio
Xenon Pictures
Cast
Suge Knight
Self - CEO, Death Row Records (archive footage)
Dr. Dre
Self - Former Death Row Artist / Producer (archive footage)
Snoop Dogg
Self - Former Death Row Artist
Tupac Shakur
Self (archive footage)
Nate Dogg
Alonzo Williams
Lydia Harris
Self
Michael Harris
Self (voice)
Jewell
Self - Rap Artist
Miller London
Atron Gregory
Master P
Joe Lieberman
Self (archive footage)
Production
Company
Xenon Pictures
Producer
Jeff Scheftel
Producer
Stephen A. Housden
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