Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme
Made over 7 years, this traces underground hip-hop from the early '80s to the present day (2004). From neighbourhood ciphers to the most notorious MC battles, this documentary explores the rarely recorded art form of improvisational rap and immediatley became an underground cult film in the hip hop world, showing hip-hop artists weaving their stories from a mix of language, politics and spirituality. Featuring MC Supernatural, Freestyle Fellowship, Mos Def, Cut Chemist, Jurussic 5 and many more.
Year: 2004
Genre: Documentaries, Music Capsule, General Docos
Country: USA
Director: Kevin Fitzgerald
Starring: Supernatural , Mos Def, Black Thought of the Roots , Freestyle Fellowship
Duration: 82 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains coarse language.
7.7/10
Location in store: Music Capsule
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