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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.... (Full plot summary below)

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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.

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Film Racket - 9/10 by Mike McGranaghanWhile a 90-minute movie about a song might seem ripe for thinness, Sample This is never dull. Tightly paced and packed with unbelievable twists and turns, it's a truly fun experience.
Hollywood Reporter - 8/10 by Frank ScheckThis improbably fascinating documentary will be manna from heaven to pop culture devotees.
Washington Post - 8/10 by Mark JenkinsThe movie provides a vivid sense of the period, as well as an intriguing backstage look at the making of improbable pop classics.
NYC Movie Guru - 8/10 by Avi OfferNot nearly as moving, crowd-pleasing or powerful as Searching for Sugar Man or Standing in the Shadows of Motown, but it's nonetheless an insightful, slick and engaging music doc for fans of hip-hop.
The Playlist - 8/10 by Christopher SchobertWould Sample This have been more effective as a 30-minute short? Without question. But it is hard to walk away too disappointed when the stories are this fascinating—and when the music is this triumphant.
Film Journal International - 8/10 by David NohWe've all danced at some time another to the rhythmic "Apache," even if we didn't know it, and this highly enjoyable doc reveals the incredibly colorful and variegated tale behind it.
RogerEbert.com - 8/10 by Odie HendersonEven if you lack a wealth of rap knowledge, Sample This is still worth seeing. Like "20 Feet from Stardom" and "Standing in the Shadows of Motown," it focuses on the studio musicians whose contributions are well-known but whose identities are not.
New York Times - 7/10 by Nicolas RapoldThe real pleasure of this film lies in its recognition of session artists and in the oddities and mysteries within the evolution of any given item of pop culture.
Village Voice - 7/10 by Chris PackhamThe music is incredible, and through interviews with Rosey Grier, Afrika Bambaataa, Questlove, and a squadron of old-school studio musicians, director Dan Forrer unearths some of the hidden history of American pop.
The Dissolve - 6/10 by Jen ChaneyAs an enjoyable documentary about the history behind a surprising game-changer of a song, this film works well. But it misses the opportunity to take its material to the next level and say something bigger.

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