In honor of the upcoming Final Tour by the Wu-Tang Clan, we are discussing their origin story as seen in episode 1 of the 2019 documentary series Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men. Robert Diggs (RZA) and the other members of the Wu-Tang Clan are introduced as survivors of difficult circumstances who found solace in hip-hop, kung fu cinema, and the Five Percent Nation.  Topics discussed:The economic conditions and racial tensions in Staten Island Family ties and bonds forged in Park Hill The Five Percent Nation's teachingsRZA almost going to jail for 8 yearsKung fu and the martial arts aestheticAlso check out: Our episodes on Nas: Time Is Illmatic and Beats, Rhymes, and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called QuestCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...percolate!Check us out:Our next live event is our HUSTLE & FLOW screening in 4K on Thursday April 24 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA: Buy ticketsCheck out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:FacebookInstagram ThreadsBluesky Website