The Hip Hop Project
Synopsis
The Hip Hop Project is the dynamic and inspirational story of a group of New York City teenagers who transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and personal discovery. The film traces the evolution of this award-winning outreach program developed by Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager turned youth mentor. After four years of collaboration, the group produced a powerful and thought-provoking album that provides a revealing look at their lives. In contrast to all the negative attention focused on hip hop and rap music, this is a story of hope, healing and the realization of dreams.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Ruskin
- Original Score
- Dr. Holmes
- Original Title
- The Hip Hop Project
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Ruskin
Dr. Holmes
Ari Issler, Matt Ruskin
Matt Ruskin
Bruce Willis, Queen Latifah, Scott K. Rosenberg, Shakim Compere, Mona Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Ruskin
Director
Scott K. Rosenberg
Producer
Matt Ruskin
Editor
Ari Issler
Director of Photography
Matt Ruskin
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hip Hop Project
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What is The Hip Hop Project about?
The Hip Hop Project is the dynamic and inspirational story of a group of New York City teenagers who transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and personal discovery. The film traces the evolution of this award-winning outreach program developed by Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager turned youth mentor. After four years of collaboration, the group produced a powerful and thought-provoking album that provides a revealing look at their lives. In contrast to all the negative attention focused on hip hop and rap music, this is a story of hope, healing and the realization of dreams.
Who directed The Hip Hop Project?
The Hip Hop Project was directed by Matt Ruskin.
Who stars in The Hip Hop Project?
The principal cast of The Hip Hop Project includes Bruce Willis, Russell Simmons, Doug E. Fresh, Sway Calloway, Chris ‘Kazi’ Rolle.
When was The Hip Hop Project released and how long is it?
The Hip Hop Project was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hip Hop Project?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hip Hop Project was composed by Dr. Holmes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hip Hop Project?
The Hip Hop Project holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).