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Salt-N-Pepa

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • TV-14
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
753
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Salt-N-Pepa (2021)
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Salt-N-Pepa will tell the story of nursing students Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton, who fell into the world of rap and hip hop, after recording for a friend's school project.Salt-N-Pepa will tell the story of nursing students Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton, who fell into the world of rap and hip hop, after recording for a friend's school project.Salt-N-Pepa will tell the story of nursing students Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton, who fell into the world of rap and hip hop, after recording for a friend's school project.

  • Director
    • Mario Van Peebles
  • Writer
    • Abdul Williams
  • Stars
    • GG Townson
    • Laila Odom
    • Cleveland Berto
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    753
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mario Van Peebles
    • Writer
      • Abdul Williams
    • Stars
      • GG Townson
      • Laila Odom
      • Cleveland Berto
    • 12User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    GG Townson
    GG Townson
    • Cheryl 'Salt' James
    Laila Odom
    Laila Odom
    • Sandra 'Pepa' Denton
    Cleveland Berto
    • Hurby Azor…
    Jermel Howard
    Jermel Howard
    • Treach
    Monique Jasmine Paul
    • Dee Dee 'DJ Spinderella'
    • (as Monique Paul)
    Arnold Pinnock
    Arnold Pinnock
    • John P. Edmunds
    Dwain Murphy
    Dwain Murphy
    • Gavin Wray
    Denver Andre Taylor
    Denver Andre Taylor
    • Martin Lawrence
    Warren Belle
    Warren Belle
    • Tah Tah
    Mario Van Peebles
    Mario Van Peebles
    • Pastor
    Corin Donaphin
    • Alt Salt
    Egypt Criss
    • Alt Pepa
    Mandela Van Peebles
    Mandela Van Peebles
    • Tremaine
    Al McFoster
    Al McFoster
    • Lamont
    Levi Dombokah
    Levi Dombokah
    • Tyran 10 yrs
    Isys Alexis
    • Latoya - Spinderella #1
    Tim Blair
    • Arsenio Hall
    Bronson Phillip Lake
    • Kid
    • (as Bronson Lake)
    • Director
      • Mario Van Peebles
    • Writer
      • Abdul Williams
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews12

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    8nrgigaba

    A Beautiful Story About Black Excellence

    I grew up hearing songs from this duo on the radio but never knew the story of their origin or how they broke up. I found this both educational and entertaining. This is not only the story of this duo but a piece of Hip Hop history.
    9seansoulo73

    Salt N Pepa's Here!

    When the "Push It" single and video dropped, I was a 14 year old kid, glued to the TV and radio as these two fierce, young, female newcomers hit the rap scene hard with their fly hairdos and fat gold chains. They were instant hip hop icons having been matched with the genius of Hurby Love Bug's beats and rhymes that heated up hip hop airwaves.

    For me in LA, Salt and Pepa stayed in heavy rotation on 1580 KDAY, the premier hip hop station of the era, proving that they were far from one hit wonders. My favorite Salt N Pepa song of all time is still "Get Up," with its heavy bass and melodic piano riff that hit so hard, the male dominated hip hop world had to take notice.

    The project was quality, although I would have liked to see more of Spinderella's story as well. She was a vital component of the group from the moment she replaced the original Spin. It was clear that Salt and Pepa were involved in telling their story from start to finish and it wasn't some made up account of what transpired. It felt authentic and I was also glad to hear their actual music throughout the film. As for the starring actors, they embodied their characters and were cast perfectly! I hope to see more of all of them in other projects.
    6cassiebrode

    Good

    I liked this biopic, but I did think that the girl who played Spinderella could've had more lines or something. Only thing I could think is maybe salt & pepa only based it on their lives.
    9lezoraarter

    They pushed real good!

    I loved the Lifetime movie, Salt & Pepa. It's was more than I imagined. I wish I knew more about Spinderella. It's so authentic and the cast was phenomenal. Salt and Pepa are such icons for Hip-Hop. I pray that they continue to thrive and uplift the culture .
    10Saoustou88

    Amazing Biopic

    This was so much fun I can't even begin. Lifetime clearly had a big budget. The performances were award worthy and the film took me down memory lane. I was 7 when I was dancing to Salt N Pepa at school, and every song, still remember the lyrics. It was a heart warming film, brought tears to my eyes many times and the ending is wonderful. The actress playing Sandy Denton is just as beautiful as her, fab bodies and savvy sassy attitude. Excellent casting for everyone especially Hurby Azor...they basically found his twin! Two talented women who should never be forgotten in their contribution to girl power and hip hop.

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      Cameos: The two imposters are played by Salt and Pepa's real-life daughters Corin and Egypt. Mandela Van Peebles who played their boss 'Sweet Tooth' who plots the scheme is the son of the director Mario Van Peebles.
    • Goofs
      In the Inferno introduction scene, Hurby's upper synth is actually an Arturia Microbrute, from 2014.

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Lifetime
      • Sony Pictures Television Studios
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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