80 Blocks From Tiffany's: a documentary on early New York street gangs

80 Blocks from Tiffany's is a documentary about New York street gangs in the South Bronx from 1979. The film depicts life as it was in the late 70's and early 80's in that neighborhood and the hard times and deprivation in this poverty stricken area. It was these types of hard time and the accompanying lifestyles that birthed the culture of early hip-hop music. These types of gangs and groups were formed out of necessity in order to get together and survive in these harsh conditions, and the music and culture was a way for people to escape these realities. It is an eight part video but it is well worth the full watch.