

“It Started in Compton. It Ended in Infamy.”
The record label Death Row Records has, since its creation in 1993, been synonymous with the American hip-hop climate. Formed by ex-bodyguard Suge Knight, the label has released seminal rap albums from luminaries including Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and the famous hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur. WELCOME TO DEATH ROW is a fascinating, well-researched documentary which explores the history of this intriguing and incredibly significant company.

Suge Knight
Self - CEO, Death Row Records (archive footage)
Lead
Dr. Dre
Self - Former Death Row Artist / Producer (archive footage)

Snoop Dogg
Self - Former Death Row Artist

Tupac Shakur
Self (archive footage)

Nate Dogg
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Alonzo Williams
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Lydia Harris
Self
Michael Harris
Self (voice)
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. S. Leigh Savidge's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Welcome to Death Row is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”