The Hip Hop Project
2006 · 88 MIN · IMDB 5.9 · 287 VOTES · DIR. Matt Ruskin
Overview
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.
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00:00:42 -§ My name is Chris Rolle, better known as Kazi §
00:04:20 I was just like, "Y'all not ready."
00:07:57 because, like, she would have all this ailment.
00:11:27 - What we need is more stars
00:14:57 So that's freedom.
00:17:47 § From the day of birth, I ripped her insides §
00:22:13 "Yeah, you know, I understand.
00:26:07 We became a family because of it.
00:29:17 and I would go on tour with them.
00:31:57 - You know, seriously.
00:36:24 § Or self-destruct §
00:39:25 Wow.
00:43:48 You're going to be all right.
00:48:53 And I had some ups and downs
00:53:00 I think that's primary.
00:55:50 - Not living on the streets no more.
00:58:44 - All these years that your mother was alive
01:01:58 § This the truth that I'm spitting §
01:05:09 You guys are doing it big right now, right?
01:09:14 - Where you was all that time, man.
01:13:10 And-but I still doesn't hold it for her.
01:17:39 Let me say I'm not getting any younger
01:21:09 § What's been said §
01:25:04 § I want y'all to know I've been coached by the best... §