WORTOWN RISING at the Worcester Art Museum
Film Screening and Artist Talk: “Wortown Rising,” with Kaz Supernova
Sunday, February 8, 2026
2 – 5 pm
Free for Members. $5 for general public.
Conference Room (Higgins Education Wing)
Join us at the Worcester Art Museum for a screening of Rising (2023), a documentary by independent filmmaker, musician, and producer Kaz Supernova. The film chronicles the first Hip-Hop movement in Worcester, which began around 1979, flourished in the ’80s, and eventually became known as “Wortown.” Since its debut, Wortown Rising has evolved into a major cultural preservation project. After the film, Kaz will discuss and share works from the collection he has put together of restored photographs, flyers, and rare archival materials.
WORTOWN RISING at the Maysles Documentary Center
WORTOWN RISING at the Maysles Documentary Center Harlem, NY 5/29/25
WORTOWN RISING EXHIBIT at The MUSEUM OF WORCESTER
WORTOWN RISING EXHIBIT at The MUSEUM OF WORCESTER
Tuesday, April 22 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Mon-Sat
Museum Of Worcester 30 Elm Street Worcester, MA
WORTOWN RISING at Lynn Film Festival
WORTOWN RISING at Lynn Film Festival
Saturday, October 12, 2024
6:00 PM 9:00 PM
Neil Rantoul Vault Theatre 25 Exchange Street Lynn, MA, 01901 United States
WORTOWN RISING - Hip-Hop Cinefest, Rome Italy
WORTOWN RISING - Hip-Hop Cinefest, Rome Italy
Friday, May 10, 2024 10:00 AM
Saturday, May 11, 2024 9:00 PM
Via Casilina 665 665 Via Casilina Roma, Lazio, 00177 Italy
WORTOWN RISING at Worcester State University
WORTOWN RISING at Worcester State University
Thursday, February 15, 2024
5:30 PM 9:30 PM
Worcester State University 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA, 01602 United States
WORTOWN RISING (FILM) at Worcester Public Library
WORTOWN RISING (FILM) at Worcester Public Library
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
5:00 PM 8:00 PM
Worcester Public Library 3 Salem Street Worcester, MA, 01608 United States
WORTOWN RISING Graffiti Sneaker Painting Workshop at WPL
WORTOWN RISING EXHIBIT at Worcester Public Library
Saturday, November 18, 2023
1:00 PM 3:00 PM
Worcester Public Library 3 Salem Street Worcester, MA, 01608 United States
WORTOWN RISING at BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
WORTOWN RISING at BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
6:00 PM 10:00 PM
Brandeis University Usen Castle Waltham, MA, 02453 United States
WORTOWN RISING EXHIBIT at Worcester Public Library
WORTOWN RISING EXHIBIT at Worcester Public Library
Tuesday, November 28 - Saturday, December 2
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Worcester Public Library 3 Salem Street Worcester, MA, 01608 United States
WORTOWN RISING - The FRONTROOM at WCUW 91.3 FM - Sunday 9/24
WORTOWN RISING - The FRONTROOM at WCUW 91.3 FM Sunday 9/24/2023
Sunday, September 24, 2023
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Front Room WCUW 91.3 FM 910 Main Street Worcester, MA, 01610 United States (map)
WORTOWN RISING - The FRONTROOM at WCUW 91.3 FM - Saturday 9/23
WORTOWN RISING - The FRONTROOM at WCUW 91.3 FM Saturday 9/23/2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
The Front Room WCUW 91.3 FM 910 Main Street Worcester, MA, 01610 United States (map)
WORTOWN RISING Premiere Event & Exhibit
Obscure Prophet proudly announces the official premiere of “WORTOWN RISING"- The Untold Story of the First Hip-Hop Music Scene in Worcester, MA”
Saturday, July 29th at the JMAC, 121 Franklin Street, Worcester MA, from 5 pm-1 am.
Festivities will include:
An exhibit of photos, vintage fliers, and artifacts collected while creating the film.
An introduction to the film with guest speakers.
The premiere of WORTOWN RISING.
An after-party featuring a cast of legendary Wortown DJs.
NOTE: Tickets will be made available to the public on May 5th
Admission is FREE to the public by reservation.
Cast and VIPs will receive a direct invite.
