The Black August Hip Hop Project

The Black August Hip Hop Project

  • Overview
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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 26, 2010

Runtime

1h 17m

Original Title

The Black August Hip Hop Project

Production Companies

Malcolm X Grassroots Movement

Director

dream hampton

Description

Shot in the span of ten years, Black August Hip-Hop Project takes us to New York City, Cuba, and South Africa to raise awareness about political prisoners in the United States and abroad. The documentary features interviews with intellectuals and social activists including Assata Shakur, as well as performances by artists such as Talib Kweli, Mos Def, David Banner, Dead Prez, and Common.