Independent Lens : Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes (2007)
Directed by Byron Hurt
Sub-Genres - Gender Issues, Music History, Social Issues |
Run Time - 57 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
"Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes," by director Byron Hurt, examines musical portraits of sexism, masculinity and homophobia in hip-hop songs. The film includes interviews with hip-hop artists Mos Def and Busta Rhymes, and Def Jam Records founder Russell Simmons. Host: Terrence Howard.
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hip-hop-music, rap-music
