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Since the unstoppable rise of Gangsta rap, sexism, homophobia and the rampant pursuit of bling and materialism becoming the norm, mainstream U.S. hip hop has become much maligned.
But a new movie coming out of the UK has been overturning preconceptions of hip hop and making waves at screenings around the world from New York, France, Bermuda, Holland and beyond. Featuring artists such as Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim), Dirty Diggers, Beardyman, Kilaa Instinct and many more, the film is a document of not only the music, stories and graffiti art but also an informative piece on where the scene came from in its infancy and where it’s going. It’s a time capsule of hip hop’s original spirit, essence and values. Thirty years after hip hop crashed onto these shores, it has found a distinctive and quintessentially British voice amongst the pebbles, deckchairs and cheeky postcards.
Awards: ‘Best Documentary’ award in the International Film Makers Festival
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UK / 2008 / 60mins
Director: Will Jewel
Cert: 15
Fractured Films
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