As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial (2024)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.783 |
Directed By
J.M. Harper
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
TOP CAST
Kemba
Self
Killer Mike
Self
Bun B
Self
Mac Phipps
Self
Glasses Malone
Self
Stash P
Self
Ari Melber
Self
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