at describing the optimistic future of the industry. The chapter closes by describing the influence that the Invisibl Skratch Piklz has had on the industry. Full circle The final chapter of the film reviews the goals and aspirations of some of the most recognized DJs in the industry and what they hope to achieve via the distribution of their music. DJ QBert explains his understanding of the interconnectedness of the human race and how his “destiny” is to better the lives of others through his music. Grand Mixer DXT describes how good he feels about being the role model of so many DJs. Mix Master Mike states that his goal is to show the world that there’s “something really cool out there, you know, something different.” The film ends with Z-Trip and Cut Chemist performing together side by side on four turntables. This is also known as a 2 x 4 performance. Interviews Interviewees include: Grand Wizard Theodore Mix Master Mike The X-ecutioners (Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, Roc Raida, Mista Sinista) John Carluccio Afrika Bambaataa Grand Mixer DXT Grand Master Flash Steinski DJ Qbert DJ Flare DJ Babu Steve Dee DJ Craze Christe Z Pabon Jon Bernson DJ Premier Z-Trip DJ Jazzy Jay Electric Boogabos Almighty Kay Gee, MC with the Cold Crush Brothers Kevie Kev and Dot A Rock, MC with Fantastic Freaks Naut Humon DJ Marz, DJ Quest, DJ Cue, and Eddie Def, Bullet Proof Scratch Masters Billy Jam Dave Paul Mike Relm Madlib Apollo Melo-D DJ Faust and Shortee Feedback Klever DJ Cruise Jay Slim Snayk Eyez Cut Chemist DJ Nu-Mark Dilated Peoples DJ Shadow DJ Swamp DJ Streak DJ Krush Swift Rock Mark Herlitly Doze Green Direction Doug Pray didn’t know much about hip-hop DJs before making Scratch. He decided to make the movie after meeting Mix Master Mike. Production Scratch was produced by Brad Blondheim and Ernest Meza, co-produced by Heidi Rataj and executive produced by Allen and Albert Hughes. It was shot in 16mm film by Robert Porter Bennett. Awards Scratch had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2001 and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award by the Independent Feature Project (IFP). In 2002, it was released in theaters nationwide by Palm Pictures, distributed internationally by Intermedia Films. After its release, the film inspired two world tours of top DJs, and a performance movie named Scratch: All the way live