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Bobbito Garcia
Born September 25, 1967 · New York City, New York, USA (age 58)
NYC native Bobbito García is a freelance creative who has put an indelible footprint on multiple urban movements. During the 1990s, the legendary air personality was one-half of the “Stretch and Bobbito” program on WKCR. The duo introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, and Wu-Tang, as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, and the Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premier…
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Sneaks · 2025Sneaks
★ 5.82025
MovieFamilyComedy
Ty, a misguided, one-of-a-kind designer sneaker, doesn’t know life outside the comforts of his velvet-lined shoebox. After his sister is stolen by a shady collector, Ty must venture into New York City to find and rescue her. In his adventure, Ty meets a ragtag group of footwear friends from all walks of life who help him find the courage to step outside of his shoebox and find his sole-mate.
Rock Rubber 45s · 2018Rock Rubber 45s
2018
MovieDocumentary
A cinematic odyssey exploring the connectivity of global basketball, sneaker, and music lifestyle through the firsthand lens of authentic NYC culture orchestrator Bobbito García. The film explores García’s youth dealing with mistreatment, educational quandaries, identity, and loss as well as his ascension to self-determination as an adult freelance creative.
Prison Song · 2001Prison Song
★ 5.52001
MovieDrama
Elijah has been bounced from group home to group home throughout his turbulent young life. What has sustained him is his art. After a promised scholarship is taken away, Elijah ends up in a fight that result in the death of another boy. Now, sentenced to a minimum of fifteen years, the young man must find a way to keep his soul alive behind bars or turn into a hardened bitter criminal.
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives · 2015Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
★ 8.02015
MovieDocumentary
Exploring the social impact of what The Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time." The documentary film is the story of quirky friends who became unlikely legends by engaging their listeners and breaking the biggest rap artists ever.
On the Road with Judas · 2007On the Road with Judas
★ 6.72007
MovieDramaComedy
A successful New York businessman leads a double life as a computer thief.
Gunnin' for That #1 Spot · 2008Gunnin' for That #1 Spot
★ 6.22008
MovieDocumentary
The film follows 8 of the top high school basketball players in the US at the time of filming, in 2006. The plot centers around the first annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic game at the legendary Rucker Park in Harlem.
Adult Rappers · 2015Adult Rappers
★ 7.92015
MovieDocumentaryMusic
This documentary feature pulls back the curtain on the world of ‘working class’ rappers. The film spotlights independent artists struggling to find a balance between making a living and pursuing their art alongside the never-ending saga of age and relevance. Weaved together through a series of 30 plus interviews that are devoid of the ego so common in the business of music, especially hip-hop, the film traverses the country (USA) to explore the myths and misconceptions of life as a full-time rapper.
Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC · 2012Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC
★ 6.62012
MovieDocumentaryHistory
An independent documentary directed by Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau. The film explores the definition, history, culture, social impact and global influence of New York's outdoor summer basketball scene, the worldwide 'Mecca' of the sport.
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