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The Hip Hop Project

Release Date: May 11, 2007
Rated: strong language and some thematic material
Runtime: 1 hr. 25 min.
Genres: Documentary
Director:Matt Ruskin
Cast:Chris "Kharma Kazi" Rolle, Russell Simmons, Bruce Willis, Doug E. Fresh, Sway. Full cast + crew

Synopsis

Chris Rolle was born into poverty in the Bahamas and found himself forced to fend for himself as a child when he was abandoned by his mother. Rolle came to America in his teens but soon found himself homeless on the mean streets of Brooklyn, NY. Rolle had a natural talent as a rapper, and had the good fortune of meeting Scott K. Rosenberg, who was the founder of Art Start, an organization that brings arts education to New York City's underprivileged. Encouraged by his contacts at Art Start, Rolle began...more

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Inspirational! by Rhaki
The visuals were original, the stories poignant, and the message inspirational. A must see for anyone who loves a young person or, on the other side, wonders...

Powerful - see this even if you are not into Hip Hop by coreykupfer
A great movie and a powerful and inspiring example of community leadership, leadership development and the difference we can make in other lives and in our own.