Movielogr
The Hip Hop Project (2006)
Directed by Matt Ruskin
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.
Rated PG-13 | Length 88 minutes
Actors
Bruce Willis | Russell Simmons | Doug E. Fresh | Sway Calloway | Chris ‘Kazi’ Rolle | Diana ‘Princess’ Lemon | Christopher ‘Cannon’ Mapp | Louis Martinez