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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,986 lines
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00:00:42 -§ My name is Chris Rolle, better known as Kazi §
00:04:15 they thought they were just going to jump
00:07:28 Of course I want to be signed, publishing deal
00:11:07 And she would kick that same rhyme everywhere
00:14:33 you know, "rah."
00:17:11 § Look I'ma take it over into closure §
00:21:18 Hey.
00:25:14 I look at you
00:28:23 § I don't know what to think §
00:31:01 § Yo, we love what we built §
00:34:33 Just make sure you don't have anything in your pockets.
00:37:46 § I once had it all §
00:41:46 You count-you marking the days.
00:46:40 A lot of times, we start a project
00:51:06 and visit with us.
00:54:24 § 'Cause I'm sick ofwatching these innocents die in the street §
00:57:03 - So you want me to be more monotone?
01:00:15 § Always verbally fighting §
01:02:52 and do the work that it takes to reconcile with her
01:05:57 - § Every label's a label shit §
01:10:01 Even when-in the Bahamas, when I was always in trouble
01:14:09 So, you know, I'd never want you to leave life
01:18:12 because trust is not an easy thing to give away
01:21:38 how old you are, what school you go to.