Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap 2012

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NETFLIX Rating : 4

IMDB Rating : 7.2

FD Smart Rating : 7.6

Synopsis : In his directorial debut, Ice-T interviews dozens of rap artists about their creative processes, and profiles the art form's history and evolution.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Japan

Directors:

Ice-T , Andy Baybutt

Actors:

Bun B , B-Real , Afrika Bambaataa , Busy Bee

Languages:

English [Original]

Subtitles:

Japanese

Genres:

Documentary, Music

Release Date:

2012

Run Time:

1h51m

Maturity Rating:

May include adult themes, adult activity, strong language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-orientated nudity, drug abuse or other elements

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.