African Underground: Democracy in Dakar
Synopsis
African Underground: Democracy in Dakar is a groundbreaking documentary film about hip-hop youth and politics in Dakar Senegal. The film follows rappers, DJs, journalists, professors and people on the street at the time before, during and after the controversial 2007 presidential election in Senegal and examines hip-hop’s role on the political process. Originally shot as a seven part documentary mini-series released via the internet – the documentary bridges the gap between hip-hop activism, video journalism and documentary film and explores the role of youth and musical activism on the political process.
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African Underground: Democracy in Dakar (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-26
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Magee Mcllvaine, Christopher Moore, Ben Herson
- Original Title
- African Underground: Democracy in Dakar
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Nomadic Wax, SOL-Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Magee Mcllvaine, Christopher Moore, Ben Herson
Department Leadership Roster
Magee Mcllvaine
Director
Christopher Moore
Director
Ben Herson
Director
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What is African Underground: Democracy in Dakar about?
African Underground: Democracy in Dakar is a groundbreaking documentary film about hip-hop youth and politics in Dakar Senegal. The film follows rappers, DJs, journalists, professors and people on the street at the time before, during and after the controversial 2007 presidential election in Senegal and examines hip-hop’s role on the political process. Originally shot as a seven part documentary mini-series released via the internet – the documentary bridges the gap between hip-hop activism, video journalism and documentary film and explores the role of youth and musical activism on the political process.
Who directed African Underground: Democracy in Dakar?
African Underground: Democracy in Dakar was directed by Magee Mcllvaine, Christopher Moore, Ben Herson.
Who stars in African Underground: Democracy in Dakar?
The principal cast of African Underground: Democracy in Dakar includes Not specified.
When was African Underground: Democracy in Dakar released and how long is it?
African Underground: Democracy in Dakar was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 7m.