Love Beats Rhymes
“Let no one hold you back.”
Synopsis
A young woman dreams of making it big in the world of hip hop, but her parents demand that she finish her university degree. She dutifully agrees to complete her education, but her spoken word proves to have a powerful impact in the classroom.
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Love Beats Rhymes
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-01
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Azealia Banks
Coco
Common
Coltrane
Jill Scott
Professor Dixon
Lorraine Toussaint
Nichelle
Hana Mae Lee
Julie
Lucien Laviscount
Derek
John David Washington
Mahlik
Mary Christina Brown
Sapphire
Nancy Cejari
Party guest
Esperanza Spalding
Herself
Jin Au-Yeung
Jin
Jeremie Harris
Matt
Jas Anderson
Thug 1
Bryan Burton
Shy Nerdy Guy
Ryan Metcalf
Male Jock
Michael Daruler
Marcus
Arjun Gupta
Naveen
Craig muMs Grant
MuMs da Schemer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 2, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- RZA
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicole Jefferson Asher
- Original Score
- Richard Gibbs, Troy Lynch
- Original Title
- Love Beats Rhymes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
RZA
Nicole Jefferson Asher
Richard Gibbs, Troy Lynch
Bruce Cannon, Maysie Hoy
Paul Hall
Department Leadership Roster
RZA
Director
Paul Hall
Producer
Richard Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Troy Lynch
Original Music Composer
Bruce Cannon
Editor
Maysie Hoy
Editor
Sharon Lomofsky
Production Design
Lorraine Coppin
Costume Design
Nicole Jefferson Asher
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Beats Rhymes
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What is Love Beats Rhymes about?
A young woman dreams of making it big in the world of hip hop, but her parents demand that she finish her university degree. She dutifully agrees to complete her education, but her spoken word proves to have a powerful impact in the classroom.
Who directed Love Beats Rhymes?
Love Beats Rhymes was directed by RZA.
Who stars in Love Beats Rhymes?
The principal cast of Love Beats Rhymes includes Azealia Banks, Common, Jill Scott, Lorraine Toussaint, Hana Mae Lee.
When was Love Beats Rhymes released and how long is it?
Love Beats Rhymes was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Love Beats Rhymes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love Beats Rhymes was composed by Richard Gibbs, Troy Lynch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love Beats Rhymes?
Love Beats Rhymes holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).