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The Hip Hop Project /

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&quo...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Third Person (Musical group), Image Entertainment (Firm), Pressure Point Films, Art Start (New York, N.Y.)
Other Authors: Rosenberg, Scott K., Ruskin, Matt, Rolle, Chris, Lemon, Diana, Mapp, Christopher, Kearse, Robin, Fresh, Doug E., Martinez, Louis, Simmons, Russell, Sway (Musician), Willis, Bruce, 1955-, Lord Relic, Queen Latifah, 1970-
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:English dialogue, Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Published: Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, [2009]
Subjects:
Hip Hop Project (New York, N.Y.)
African American teenagers > New York (State) > New York > Social conditions.
African American teenagers > New York (State) > New York > Music.
Hip-hop > New York (State) > New York.
Musical films.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
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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.
Item Description:Title from container.
Originally released as a documentary motion picture in 2007.
Special features: Making of The Hip Hop Project; Kazi meets his father; deleted scenes; additional performances; theatrical trailer.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, widescreen (1.85:1, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, NTSC.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG-13; for strong language and some thematic material.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Ari Issler ; editor, Matt Ruskin ; music, Lord Relic, Third Person.