music documentary

As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial (2024)

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Hip Hop takes the stand.

Bronx rap artist Kemba explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad — revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades.

Cast & Crew

Director
J.M. Harper
  • Profile picture of Kemba
    Self Kemba
  • Profile picture of Killer Mike
    Self Killer Mike
  • Profile picture of Bun B
    Self Bun B
  • Profile picture of Ari Melber
    Self Ari Melber

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Keywords

  • music documentary