Scratch
Palm Pictures

[from liner notes]

Director Doug Pray ("Hype") pays tribute to the innovative art of DJ-ing in the electrifying documentary "Scratch". Featuring the most legendary figures in the DJ scene, Pray's film is at once a deeply insightful historical document and a highly entertaining glimpse into the world of underground hip-hop. Modern luminaries such as DJ Shadow, Mix Master Mike (of the Beastie Boys), DJ Q-Bert, Rob Swift and DJ Swamp are interviewed alongside living legends like Afrika Bambaataa, Jazzy Jay, and Grand Mixer DXT, in order to paint a broad, comprehensive picture of how DJ-ing has evolved over the years.

Seamlessly cutting between interviews and actual footage filmed at several high-profile DJ-ing contests including Skratchcon 2000 and the DMC U.S. Finals, Pray's film is a must-see for both seasoned fans and the uninitiated, a celebration of one of the late-20th century's most thrilling, original musical movements.

Including:

- Color, Widescreen version of the entire film, and the theatrical trailer

- Dolby Digital 5:1 (surround) theatrical soundmix

- Sequences that didn't make the final cut, including additional interviews with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Cash Money, DJ Shadow, Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Premier and more

- Private lesson filmed with DJ Z-Trip on "How To Rock A Party" (with tips on digging, mixing, blending, and a live demo of the ending mix in "Scratch")

- A do-it-yourself scratching lesson with DJ Q-Bert (from his DVD)

- Excerpts from John Carluccio's acclaimed "Battle Sounds" documentary

- Sneak Attack: A selection from DJ Q-Bert's "Wave Twisters" (the movie)

- A sound-to-score scratch transcription ("Battle Sounds")

- Artists and crew bios, weblinks, and a color fold-out poster

- Trailers and music videos from Palm Pictures

DVD Encoding: Region 1 (US and Canada only)