As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial

As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial

As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial

Genres
Music Documentary

Release Date: Jan 22, 2024

Runtime: 95 minutes

Rating: 5.7/10

Status: Released

Production Companies
  • District 33
  • Park Pictures Features
  • Strike Anywhere
  • MTV Entertainment Studios

Overview

Bronx rap artist Kemba explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad — revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades.

"Hip Hop takes the stand."

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Cast

Kemba, Killer Mike, Bun B, Mac Phipps, Glasses Malone ,

Stash P, Ari Melber

Crew

J.M. Harper, Danielle Massie, Emma Backman, Max Allman, Allison Anderson ,

Bruce Gillmer, Lysette Urus, Sam Widdoes, William Ryan Fritch, Christina Radburn, Gabriela Tessitore, Kemba, Lance Acord, Peter Cambor, Cody Ryder, Logan Triplett, Amanda Culkowski, Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Sam Bisbee, Ryan Simon, Amit Day, J.M. Harper, Ariel Nehorayoff