I Want My Name Back (2011)

Charting the extraordinary journey of The Sugarhill Gang's original members, Wonder Mike (Michael Wright) and Master Gee (Guy O'Brien), the film "I Want My Name Back" is a riveting tale of resilience and redemption. This duo, credited with introducing hip hop to the world, propelled to stardom from humble beginnings in New Jersey, recording the first-ever platinum rap album and song. However, their ascent to fame was not without turbulence. As they strived to create fresh music, they found themselves embroiled in an unrelenting battle with their record label and a callous legal system that robbed them of their identities and rightful legacies. Despite these adversities, the indomitable spirit of Wonder Mike and Master Gee remains unbroken, as they relentlessly fight to reclaim their names, tarnished by illegal trademarks and their stolen legacy. In Roger Paradiso's documentary, we delve into a three-decade saga of struggle and survival. The film unravels the gritty details of identity theft and other deceptive acts that tainted the journey of these commercial pioneers of Hip Hop. Paradiso's unflinching narrative style brings to light an unusual yet powerful story, capturing the duo's enduring battle against all odds to regain their names and continue to perform. "I Want My Name Back" is not merely a tale of the rise, fall, and re-emergence of The Sugarhill Gang. It is a tribute to tenacity, a testament to the power of perseverance, and a call to arms for justice in the face of adversity. This film serves as a thrilling chronicle of the resilience of two men determined to reclaim their rightful place in the annals of hip hop history.

I Want My Name Back is a documentary movie featuring Henry "Big Bank Hank" Jackson.

I Want My Name Back is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV and it's also available on DIRECTV and Urban Movie Channel.

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