LA Originals Screening and Music by FILA

Join Tri-City Collective at Mother Road Market for a free screening of the movie, LA Originals, with music by FILA, and a panel discussion about the diverse influences in areas like dance, tattoos, and cars that shaped the culture of hip-hop. Doors open at 4 pm.

Panel discussion 5 pm

Tulsa comedian and storyteller Sondra Slade will host the event and Rapper Doc Free, who has played a pivotal role in the hip-hop scene in Tulsa over the past 10 years, will be the DJ. MCs First Verse, Shyheim, K.O., and YUNGxHALLOWEEN will be featured performers, following the film. 

Film screening 6 pm

LA Originals (2020) created by Mexican photographer & videographer Estevan Oriol. The film features Oriol and legendary tattoo artist Mark Machado aka Mr. Cartoon, in an exploration of car culture and the Chicano street art movement that influenced West Coast Hip-Hop. 

Featuring appearances by Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Blink 182, Danny Trejo, and George Lopez, the film serves to preserve Oriol's 25 years’ worth of footage and photographs during a unique time in hip hop history.

Fire in Little Africa 8 pm

Music lineup:

Doc Free (DJ)

MCs !st Verse, Shyheim, K.O., YUNGxHALLOWEEN

Brought to you by Tri-City Collective and Mother Road Market 

The event is free and open to the public. Viewers are advised that Common Sense Media recommends the film for ages 16+ for its language and visuals/discussion of drug use. Guests can purchase food from Mother Road Market’s 13 local restaurants and drinks at the WEL Bar. Noise canceling headphones will be available.