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Rhyme and Punishment

Rhyme and Punishment

MusicDocumentary
2011, Movie, 1h 38min
The gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. What happens when a rapper who has everything suddenly has his freedom stripped away and is forced to deal with the harsh realities of prison? "Rhyme and Punishment" takes an in-depth look at the role of prison in hip hop culture, and reveals the side of the story that is not being covered by the news and popular media. The true and personal stories of hip hop artists who are, have been, or are soon to be incarcerated, in their own words. Featuring intimate and compelling interviews with convicted rappers Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, Cassidy, Project Pat, Immortal Technique, Slick Rick and many more.
Country: United States
Director:
Peter Spirer
Cast:
KRS-One,
Slick Rick,
Prodigy,
Beanie Sigel
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Peter Spirer
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KRS-One
As Self
Slick Rick
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Prodigy
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Beanie Sigel
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RBX
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J-Diggs
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Rhyme and Punishment offers a gripping look into the harsh realities of prison life for influential hip-hop artists. Filmmaker Peter Spirer takes viewers inside the nation's toughest prisons, capturing personal and intimate stories of rappers who have been incarcerated. Featuring interviews with artists such as Beanie Sigel and Prodigy, this documentary reveals an untold side of the hip-hop culture and gives a voice to those who have been silenced by the criminal justice system. It's a powerful exploration of the intersection of music, crime, and punishment.

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