Welcome to Durham, USA

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Welcome to Durham The Documentary
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Directed by Christopher Martin
Produced by Kyser "Mike Nice" Wilson
Courtney Conrad
Courtney Tucker
Edited by Christopher Martin
Music by "World Famous Butta Team"
Distributed by RDU919 Music & Films
Defend Films
Ryko Distribution
Release date
  • January 23, 2007 (2007-01-23)
Running time
160 minutes
LanguageEnglish

Welcome to Durham, USA is a documentary about gang violence in Durham, North Carolina. [1]

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Synopsis

Welcome to Durham, USA shows how gangs are not only a problem in big cities, but also in smaller cities and towns. It shows how the rivalry between the Crips and the Bloods are spreading out far beyond big cities.

Post release

Welcome to Durham, USA won the Best Documentary Award at the New York International Film Festival. [2] The soundtrack for the film includes the single "Welcome 2 Durham" by World Famous Butta Team featuring Big Daddy Kane and Little Brother produced by Grammy Award Winner 9th Wonder. [3]

References

  1. Lindsey, Craig D. (18 January 2007). "Durham gets a look at itself". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. pp.  1E & 5E . Retrieved 3 May 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "A 96th birthday; Durham film a hit". Metro. The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. 9 December 2006. p. B1. Retrieved 3 May 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Durham film gets screening in N.Y." The Herald-Sun. Durham, North Carolina. 26 October 2006. p. C4. Retrieved 3 May 2025 via Newspapers.com.