The Hip Hop Project -
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The compelling story of Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager, who inspires a group of New York City teens to transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-discovery and redemption.
The film traces the evolution of Kazi’s award-winning program that creates a safe environment that challenges young people to express themselves freely and to write music about real issues affecting their lives. Russell Simmons, hip hop mogul and long-time supporter of the project, partners with Bruce Willis to donate a recording studio to the Hip Hop Project, and Kazi, along with two of his students, Princess and Cannon, strives to overcome daunting obstacles to produce a collaborative album. After four years of working together, the group produces a powerful and thought-provoking CD imbued with moving personal narratives and sharp social commentary.
Movie information
| Release Date (USA): | 2007-05-11 |
| Rating (USA): | R |
| Release Date (UK): | TBA |
| Rating (UK) : | NA |
| Director: | Matt Ruskin |
| Producer: | Scott K. Rosenberg |
| Studio: | ThinkFilm Inc. |
| Writer/s: | - |
Cast
| Chris “Kazi” Rolle | Himself |
| Diana “Princess” Lemon | Herself |
| Christopher “Cannon” Mapp | Himself |
| Russell Simmons | Himself |
| Bruce Willis | Himself |
| Sway | Himself |
| Doug E. Fresh | Himself |
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