Hustlers Convention (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2015, Hustlers Convention is a music and documentary film directed by Mike Todd, running about 96 minutes. “The untold story of the album that changed the face of music” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.
Who’s in it. Hustlers Convention stars Chuck D as Himself, Ice-T as Himself, Jalal Nuriddin as Himself and Abdul Malik Al Nasir as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Hustlers Convention has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hustlers Convention page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hustlers Convention tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hustlers Convention (2015)?
- In US, Hustlers Convention is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hustlers Convention worth watching?
- Hustlers Convention holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hustlers Convention?
- Hustlers Convention stars Chuck D, Ice-T, Jalal Nuriddin, Abdul Malik Al Nasir and Omar Ben Hassan.
- When was Hustlers Convention released?
- Hustlers Convention was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.