Fear of a Black Hat

Pros: hilarious parody of early '90s rap groups
Cons: might not be as funny to those unfamiliar with early '90s rap

Warning: Ahoy! Vast amounts of profanity ahead. Tread these waters lightly! "The black man was sensitive long before Alan Alda." -DJ Tone Def Fear of a Black Hat follows Nina Blackburn (Kasi Lemmons), who decides to make a ...

Pros: Excellent mock documentary that rivals This is Spinal Tap.
Cons: Some of it's a bit dated by today's standards.

Fear of a Black Hat: Samuel Goldwyn Company
Rating: USA: R/ UK: 18

Back in 1984, director Rob Reiner made what is arguably the greatest mock documentary of all time (although, some might argue that The Blair Witch...

Pros: Mocks the often absurd world of rap music better than any other film.
Cons: Might only be funny to those familiar with rap music

I love rap music. Therefore, I am well aware that rap music is begging for mockery more than many other aspects of popular culture. Sometimes, everything about rap music -- from the outrageous fashions to the often ridiculous lyrics -- is crying for...

Pros: Hilarious spoof on gangsta' rap, funny MTV song videos
Cons: Language (though necessary for accuracy)

"Fear of a Black Hat" is a low budget, mockumentory made in 1994. It was written, directed, and acted in by Rusty Cundieff. Cundieff plays the role of Ice Cube, one of the three rappers in the group NWA, Niggaz With Hats, who are being...

Pros: Extreme parody that's almost always right on target
Cons: Too many comedy fans will pass it up

Not enough people will see this movie. I can guarantee it. People will be turned off because the film might seem like an obscene display for lovers and aficionados of rap music. Others will be turned off because it'll undoubtedly be sandwiched between...

Pros: Big Laughs
Cons: said big laughs are few and far between.

My local video store was going out of business. I thought to myself, "Wow! This will be an amazing opportunity to get some rare videos that Suncoast video would never carry." Well I got their good ones, Black Roses, 1984, Adventures In Dinosaur City, T&A...

Pros: Dead-on attacks of NWA, C+C Music Factory and PM Dawn
Cons: Somewhat dated now

The heavy metal world inspired the viciously-accurate parody This is Spinal Tap. Eight years later came the more obscure rap parody Fear of a Black Hat, written and directed by Rusty Cundieff. Despite operating on a much smaller budget, Black Hat is...

Pros: Humor everyone can grasp and appreciate.........well....maybe George Bush should bring an explainer.......
Cons: These rappers aren't cons yet but will be if their managers keep ending up dead.

You don’t have to know a thing about rap music to love this screamingly funny satire about culture clash, the media, fame, hypocrisy and a lot more. A black woman (college-educated, oh-so-serious public TV type) is filming a documentary on a ...

Pros: Makes fun of the early 90's rap groups, THE funniest movie I've ever seen
Cons: None, seriously, none!

Ok, this is one of those unknown movies that most people haven't seen but should. If you have a good sense of humor, you can't help but love this flick. It is a parody of the early 90's rap scene. You'll find MC Hammer, PM Dawn, NWA, L.L. Cool J,...