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2021 · FILM

Salt-N-Pepa

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Synopsis

The film *Salt-N-Pepa* chronicles the journey of Queensborough Community College students Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton as they enter the world of rap and hip hop, beginning with a song they recorded for their friend Hurby Azor. The group made a significant impact as one of the first all-female rap acts, reshaping the landscape of hip hop and addressing topics such as sex and relationships with openness and confidence. The movie documents their rise to becoming the first female rap act to achieve platinum status, as well as their groundbreaking success with multiple awards, including a Grammy. The film will include performances of the group's greatest hits, such as “Let’s Talk About Sex,” “What a Man,” “Shoop,” and “Push It.” The movie stars GG Townson as Cheryl “Salt” James, Laila Odom as Sandra “Pepa” Denton, Cleveland Berto as music producer Hurby Azor, Jermel Howard as rapper Treach, and Monique Paul as DJ Spinderella.

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Principal cast & crew: 21

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Edited by Diane BrunjesShot by Anthony J Rickert EpsteinScored by Dan The AutomatorDesigned by David Hackl

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