80 Blocks From Tiffany’s is a 1979 documentary about The Savage Skulls, & Savage Nomads, and to some degree The Black Spades some of the biggest gangs in The Bronx durring the 70′s. The film follows some of the people of the community as they discuss the gangs and overall poor conditions of their neighborhood at a time when it was it it’s worst.
Those knowledgeable on the development of hip-hop know how Afrika Bambatta was down with The Black Spades before he picked up his records, and began to create the Zulu Nation. This is an important document of an important point in NYC history, as well as musically as well. My favorite part is the neighborhood block party at the end where everyone forgets all the bullshit and has a really good time. Check out some of the classic underground disco joints.
Respect.