23 May 2024
Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story S1
Three guys from Hollis, Queens. Two turntables. And a microphone.
Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story is the never-been-told story of the most influential rap group in the history of music, who recorded the first platinum rap album.
Their influence on culture shattered racial barriers, making them international stars and fashion leaders of the 80s. After a series of life-changing events and challenges, including the murder of their beloved DJ, Jam Master Jay, Rev Run and DMC reunite to tell their story and celebrate the genre of music they mainstreamed.
Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story has a 100% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with Collider calling it “an emotionally satisfying trip down memory lane.”
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