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As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial

2024 · 95 min

A sober, urgent documentary that argues its case like a courtroom brief, leaving you angry and alert rather than entertained.

Directed by
J.M. Harper
Genres
Music, Documentary
Starring
Kemba, Killer Mike, Bun B
Tagline
Hip Hop takes the stand.
Overview
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.

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Stream in the UK
  • Paramount Plus
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
J.M. Harper
Genres
Music, Documentary
Starring
Kemba, Killer Mike, Bun B
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  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • justice
  • race
  • power
  • art
  • corruption
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Horror1
Humour3
Realism9
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
music, documentary
Directed by
J.M. Harper
Starring
Kemba, Killer Mike, Bun B, Mac Phipps, Glasses Malone, Stash P, Ari Melber
Cinematography
Allison Anderson, Logan K Triplett
Runtime
95 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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