The Hip Hop Project (2006)
88 min
The Hip Hop Project is the dynamic and inspirational story of a group of New York City teenagers who transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and personal discovery. The film traces the evolution of this award-winning outreach program developed by Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager turned youth mentor. After four years of collaboration, the group produced a powerful and thought-provoking album that provides a revealing look at their lives. In contrast to all the negative attention focused on hip hop and rap music, this is a story of hope, healing and the realization of dreams.
- Release date
- April 27, 2006
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Chris 'Kazi' Rolle
- Russell Simmons as Self
- Bruce Willis as Self
- Jonathan Sway Calloway as Self
- Doug E. Fresh as Self
- Diana 'Princess' Lemon
- Christopher 'Cannon' Mapp
- Louis Martinez as Self
Crew
- Matt Ruskin · Director
- Scott K. Rosenberg · Producer
- Dr. Holmes · Composer
- Ari Issler · Cinematographer
- Matt Ruskin · Cinematographer
- Matt Ruskin · Editor