The Hip Hop Project
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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Cast
20 people
Bruce Willis
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Known for
The Sixth Sense
Die Hard
Russell Simmons
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Sam Carroll
Matt Ruskin
Doug E. Fresh
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Elsie Choi
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Chris ‘Kazi’ Rolle
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Michelle McElroy
Diana ‘Princess’ Lemon
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Keith Meeney
Matt Ruskin Director · Ari Issler Cinematographer
Worldwide gross $46K · United States release April 27, 2006
Box office
Worldwide gross
$46,208
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · April 27, 2006
Theatrical
United Kingdom
September 12, 2007 · BFM International Film Festival
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