Jul 25, 2007

80 Blocks From Tiffany’s

Gary Weis – 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s (1979)

Multimedia dig. Get used to it. Records and tapes are so old fashioned. Directed by Gary Weis (bka “The Poor Man’s Albert Brooks”), 80 Blocks… is a relatively unbiased document of Bronx gangs the Savage Skulls and Savage Nomads in the late 70s and, by extension, also serves as glance at in the womb old school hip hop. Rarely seen outside of third generation bootlegs (and a few of those that did see it missed the point entirely), the film has been liberated at last by/for the Youtube generation. Needless to say, it is required viewing, so get your finger out your booty and press play.

Shout to the dude who posted it on the tube.

Parts 2 through 8 after the jump, stomp & twist

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21 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. reggieb

    Oh Shit, Noz. I’ve been lookin’ for this jawn for a minute. Good lookin’ on the post. I just found Flyin’ Cut Sleeves but been really wanting to peep this one.

    Jul 25th, 2007

  2. noz

    yo reggie! you got the hook up on flyin cut sleeves? let me know! thanks.

    Jul 25th, 2007

  3. reggieb

    I just got Flyin’ Cut Sleeves through the library I work at. Hit me up on myspace and I’ll build with you on how to get a copy.

    Jul 25th, 2007

  4. Jeff

    That was one of the most interesting things I’ve seen in a very long time. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.

    Jul 26th, 2007

  5. TSF

    Thanks for posting this, I never would have seen it otherwise.

    Jul 26th, 2007

  6. Purple Hulk

    THANKS FOR THE VIDEO, YOU NEED TO TEACH YN HOW TO BLOG

    Jul 26th, 2007

  7. toby x

    that ny times review is fucking genius! wow…

    Jul 27th, 2007

  8. toby x

    as a sidenote, i am really pleased to see that “get your finga out your butt” is the theme of the week.

    also, if anybody does have access to flyin’ cut sleeves, i would be way hyped.

    Jul 27th, 2007

  9. FYBS

    Awesome. Thanks for digging this up.

    Jul 27th, 2007

  10. Ron Sonatine

    yo post Flyin’ Cut Sleeves on youtube.

    Jul 27th, 2007

  11. STRIZZY

    thanks for making this available. very good watch. i want to see if I can find it or atleast transfer it on dvd.

    peace

    Jul 29th, 2007

  12. ju

    I usually dont really have the patience to watch anything over 3 minutes on youtube, but this was interesting enough for me to sit down for an hour. Nice find.

    Jul 30th, 2007

  13. thwax

    Good looks for this right here, been studyin gang culture for a while…first ive seen in depth on the bronx…this is a gem!!!!

    Jul 30th, 2007

  14. Kell

    I love stuff like this.

    I couldnt help but think, “these guys are the rappers of today”. Or the rappers fathers….

    I feel so sorry for all the babymamas out there, who were victims of these losers. Back then, it was really cool to be an outlaw. They were the “strong black men” of the hood. You felt safe with those type of dudes.

    Did I see a 2-year-old Remy Ma at the block party, rofl. No, but forreal though!

    Jul 31st, 2007

  15. subtle g

    WOW at the new york times review, she was definately having a bad day.

    Aug 8th, 2007

  16. Rico 13

    S.F.F.S

    FTW

    Aug 8th, 2007

  17. der_rex

    thank you, thank you, thank you!

    Aug 10th, 2007

  18. Louis

    My Dad made that Documentary

    Mar 18th, 2008

  19. bigtime

    S.F.F.S
    my parents are in this documetry

    Jul 13th, 2009

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