Sacha Jenkins

director of “Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James”

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Sacha Jenkins on KCRW

Musician Rick James is a pioneer of the punk-funk genre in the 1970s and 1980s. He held a riveting stage presence with his long braid flying, dressed in spandex and glitter.

Behind the music, spandex and glitter: New documentary dives into Rick James’ turbulent life

Musician Rick James is a pioneer of the punk-funk genre in the 1970s and 1980s. He held a riveting stage presence with his long braid flying, dressed in spandex and glitter.

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The director of the film Fresh Dressed discusses the sociological evolution of fashion though hip hop.

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The director of the film Fresh Dressed discusses the sociological evolution of fashion though hip hop.

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