Sample This (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, Sample This is a documentary film directed by Dan Forrer, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Who’s in it. Sample This stars Gene Simmons as Narrator, Rosey Grier as Self, Melle Mel as Self and Questlove as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sample This has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sample This page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sample This (2013)?
- In US, Sample This is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sample This worth watching?
- Sample This holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sample This?
- Sample This stars Gene Simmons, Rosey Grier, Melle Mel, Questlove and Jerry Butler.
- When was Sample This released?
- Sample This was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.