Say my name /

"In a hip-hop and r&b world dominated by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of SAY MY NAME speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female emcees. This worldwide documentary takes viewers on [a] vibrant tour of urban culture[s] and...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	AAries (Musical group), Georgia Girls (Musical group), GTA Crew (Musical group), Mamamess (Firm), Wieden+Kennedy Entertainment, Women Make Movies (Firm)
Other Authors:	Peled, Nirit, Hemmingway, Dave, Crystal, Lucy, Melick, Simon van, Big Manda, Chocolate Thai, Badu, Erykah, Estelle (Estelle Bennett), Kudeli︠a︡, Mykola P., Grae, Jean, MC Lyte, Miz Korona, Love, Monie, Mystic, Princess, Diamond, Remy Ma, Rah-Digga, Roxanne Shanté, 1969-, Shankia, Sparky D., Trini, Higbee, Ethan, Scheer, Chris, Hillswright, Christopher, Sabo, Rone
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	New York, NY : Women Make Movies, 2009.
Subjects:	Women rap musicians > Biography. Women singers > Biography. Hip-hop feminism. Documentary films. Nonfiction films. Feature films.

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Summary:	"In a hip-hop and r&b world dominated by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of SAY MY NAME speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female emcees. This worldwide documentary takes viewers on [a] vibrant tour of urban culture[s] and musical movement[s], from hip hop's birthplace in the Bronx, to grime on London's Eastside and all points Philly, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and L.A. in between ... Delves into the amazing personal stories of women balancing professional dreams with the stark realities of poor urban communities, race, sexism, and motherhood, as the more than 18 artist featured in [the film] battle for a place in a society that creates few chances for women. From emerging artists filled with new creativity, to true pioneers like MC Lyte, Roxanne Shante, and Monie Love, these are women turning adversity into art " -- http://www.wmm.com/filmCatalog/pages/c754.shtml
Item Description:	Videorecording. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2009.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (73 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD ; widescreen format.
Production Credits:	Camera, Dave Hemmingway, Nirit Peled, Ethan Higbee ; editors, Chris Scheer, Christopher Hillswright ; music, Rone Sabo, Dave Hemmingway.