CinemaOSMovie · 2024 · 1h 35m

As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial

Hip Hop takes the stand.

62%(4)IMDbMusicDocumentary

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.

Directed byJ.M. Harper

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
EN
Released
January 22, 2024
Studios
District 33Park Pictures FeaturesStrike Anywhere

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7 credited
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Kemba

Self

Killer Mike

Killer Mike

Self

Bun B

Self

Mac Phipps

Self

Glasses Malone

Self

Stash P

Self

Ari Melber

Ari Melber

Self

Creative team
Directed by
J.M. Harper
Produced by
J.M. Harper
Sam Bisbee

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