Movie

The Hip Hop Project

★ 8.5/10 · 2 votes 2006 1h 28m Released

Documentary

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.

Cast

Bruce Willis Self Russell Simmons Self Doug E. Fresh Self Sway Calloway Self C Chris ‘Kazi’ Rolle Self D Diana ‘Princess’ Lemon Self