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The Hip Hop Project (2006)

The Hip Hop Project (2006)

Documentary
Release Date: 2006, April 27
Directors: Matt Ruskin
Cast: Bruce Willis, Sway Calloway, Doug E. Fresh, Louis Martinez, Russell Simmons, Chris ‘Kazi’ Rolle, Diana ‘Princess’ Lemon, Christopher ‘Cannon’ Mapp

Overview:

The Hip Hop Project is the dynamic and inspirational story of a group of New York City teenagers who transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and personal discovery. The film traces the evolution of this award-winning outreach program developed by Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager turned youth mentor. After four years of collaboration, the group produced a powerful and thought-provoking album that provides a revealing look at their lives. In contrast to all the negative attention focused on hip hop and rap music, this is a story of hope, healing and the realization of dreams.