As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial
2024
6.2 (4)
1 hr 35 min
English
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.
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- Status
- Released
- Production
- District 33, Park Pictures Features, Strike Anywhere, MTV Entertainment Studios
Keywords
- music documentary
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Top Cast
Kemba as Self
Killer Mike as Self
Bun B as Self
Mac Phipps as Self
Glasses Malone as Self
Stash P as Self
Ari Melber as Self
Top Crew
J.M. Harper · Director
Allison Anderson · Cinematographer
Logan K Triplett · Cinematographer
Emma Backman · Editor
Sam Bisbee · Producer
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