| Description |
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital. |
| Cast |
Chris "Kazi" Rolle, Diana "Princess" Lemon, Christopher "Cannon" Mapp, Robin "Kheperah" Kearse, Doug E. Fresh, Louis Martinez, Russell Simmons, Sway, Bruce Willis. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Ari Issler ; editor, Matt Ruskin. |
| Note |
"Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah present"--Container. |
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DVD release of the 2007 documentary. |
| Audience |
Rating: PG-13; for strong language and some thematic material. |
| Summary |
Inspired by a former homeless teen, a group of New York City kids try to write music about what is affecting their lives. After years of struggling, they finally record and produce their album, with the help of some very generous celebrities. The Hip Hop Project was launched by Chris "Kazi" Rolle at Art Start, a non-profit outreach organization in New York City. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Hip Hop Project (New York, N.Y.)
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African American teenagers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social conditions.
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African American teenagers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Music.
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Hip-hop -- New York (State) -- New York.
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| Genre/Form |
Musical films.
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Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Ruskin, Matt.
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Rolle, Chris.
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Lemon, Diana.
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Mapp, Christopher.
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Kearse, Robin.
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Fresh, Doug E.
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Martinez, Louis.
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Simmons, Russell.
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Sway (Musician)
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Willis, Bruce, 1955-
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Art Start (New York, N.Y.)
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Pressure Point Films.
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Image Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
014381635829 |
| Music No. |
PPF6358DVD Image Entertainment |
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