On the latest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with award-winning director Janol Ture, whose documentary To My Rescue, It Was the S1Ws (A Public Enemy Story) recently won both the Social Impact Award and the Audience Award for Best Feature at the Hall of Fame’s Music Documentary Film Festival.
The film dives deep into the untold story of the S1Ws, the disciplined and revolutionary crew that stood beside Public Enemy onstage and off, bringing military precision and political power to hip-hop’s most groundbreaking group.
In this exclusive conversation, Ture reflects on his decades-long connection with Chuck D and Public Enemy and the inspiration that drove him to capture the S1Ws’ story on film. He shares behind-the-scenes details about making the documentary, and the S1Ws’ profound influence on music, performance, and activism. Along the way, listeners will hear how these Long Island natives helped transform hip-hop into a platform for truth, resistance, and global change.
The discussion also explores what’s next: the possibility of a dramatized Public Enemy feature film or even a stage musical. Whether you’re a lifelong Public Enemy fan or new to their legacy, this episode offers a powerful reminder of hip-hop’s roots as a movement for justice and empowerment.
Tune in to the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast to hear Janol Ture’s inspiring story and gain a deeper appreciation for the S1Ws’ role in shaping one of the most important cultural revolutions of our time.
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