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Drop the Needle

Drop the Needle

2023Movie⏱️ 1h 53m
DocumentaryMusic
7.6
IMDB Rating
112 votes

In August 1990, a record store opened on Yonge St. that quickly began serving the needs of college radio and DJs who spun new sounds far from the mainstream. Through the contagious work ethic and guidance of founder Eugene Tam, or...

Director
Rob Freeman
Writers
Neil Acharya, Rob Freeman
Stars
Aki Abe, D.J. Agile, Denise Benson
Release Date
February 22, 2023
Language
English
Country
Canada
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🎭 Top Cast

Aki Abe
Aki Abe
as Self
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D.J. Agile
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Denise Benson
as Self
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Matthew Casselman
as Self
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Jeff Duke
as Self
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Michele Geister
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Nick Holder
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DJ Mensa
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David F. Mewa
David F. Mewa
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Kardinal Offishall
Kardinal Offishall
as Self

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color
Production
Canterbury Crescent Filmworks

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DocumentaryMusic

💡 Did You Know?

Eugene Tam is recognized as part of the The First 50: Toronto's Hip Hop Architects having founded Play De Record - an independent record store - in 1990.

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📖 Synopsis

In August 1990, a record store opened on Yonge St. that quickly began serving the needs of college radio and DJs who spun new sounds far from the mainstream. Through the contagious work ethic and guidance of founder Eugene Tam, or...