As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial
“Hip Hop takes the stand.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 27, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.M. Harper
- Original Score
- William Ryan Fritch
- Original Title
- As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- District 33, Park Pictures Features, Strike Anywhere, MTV Entertainment Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.M. Harper
William Ryan Fritch
Allison Anderson, Logan K Triplett
Emma Backman
Lance Acord, Max Allman, Sam Bisbee, Peter Cambor, Amanda Culkowski
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J.M. Harper
Director
Sam Bisbee
Producer
Peter Cambor
Producer
J.M. Harper
Producer
Sam Widdoes
Producer
Allison Anderson
Director of Photography
Logan K Triplett
Director of Photography
Emma Backman
Editor
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What is As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial about?
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.
Who directed As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial?
As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial was directed by J.M. Harper.
Who stars in As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial?
The principal cast of As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial includes Kemba, Killer Mike, Bun B, Mac Phipps, Glasses Malone.
When was As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial released and how long is it?
As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial was composed by William Ryan Fritch.