Scared of Revolution
“The Untold Story of the Godfather of Rap”
Synopsis
Umar Bin Hassan hasn’t even hit 70 yet, but he walks with difficulty and there’s sadness and fatigue in his eyes. As a member of The Last Poets, a group of performance poets who expressed the progressive spirit of the times starting in the late 1960s, he was a major influence on later hip-hop artists. In one of his best-known pieces, Ni****s are Scared of Revolution, he criticizes his black brothers’ destructive, macho behavior. Scared of Revolution concentrates on Hassan’s personal life, in which he still fights his demons. He grew up poor with a violent, unpredictable father, which in turn left him with an inferiority complex. In the course of his adult life, he has had a string of bad relationships and left children without a father figure. In his darkest hour, he also battled a crack addiction.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Krikke
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Krikke
- Original Title
- Scared of Revolution
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Krikke
Daniel Krikke
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Krikke
Director
Daniel Krikke
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scared of Revolution
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What is Scared of Revolution about?
Umar Bin Hassan hasn’t even hit 70 yet, but he walks with difficulty and there’s sadness and fatigue in his eyes. As a member of The Last Poets, a group of performance poets who expressed the progressive spirit of the times starting in the late 1960s, he was a major influence on later hip-hop artists. In one of his best-known pieces, Ni****s are Scared of Revolution, he criticizes his black brothers’ destructive, macho behavior. Scared of Revolution concentrates on Hassan’s personal life, in which he still fights his demons. He grew up poor with a violent, unpredictable father, which in turn left him with an inferiority complex. In the course of his adult life, he has had a string of bad relationships and left children without a father figure. In his darkest hour, he also battled a crack addiction.
Who directed Scared of Revolution?
Scared of Revolution was directed by Daniel Krikke.
Who stars in Scared of Revolution?
The principal cast of Scared of Revolution includes Omar Ben Hassan, Abiodun Oyewole, Bill Adler, Bill Laswell.
When was Scared of Revolution released and how long is it?
Scared of Revolution was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.