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| Directed by | Christopher Martin |
| Produced by | Hittin Hard Entertainment Kyser "Mike Nice" Wilson Courtney Conrad Courtney Tucker |
| Cinematography | Teddy Jacobs II (Welcome to Durham 2004) original shots. |
| Edited by | Teddy Jacobs II (Welcome to Durham 2004) |
| Distributed by | RDU919 Music & Films Defend Films Ryko Distribution |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Language | English |
Welcome to Durham, USA is a documentary about gang violence in Durham, North Carolina.
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.
Welcome to Durham, USA won the Best Documentary Award at the New York International Film Festival. The soundtrack for the film includes the single "Welcome 2 Durham" by Butta Team featuring Big Daddy Kane and Little Brother produced by Grammy Award Winner 9th Wonder.
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