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.
Matt Ruskin
Director
Bruce Willis
Self
Russell Simmons
Self
Doug E. Fresh
Self
Sway Calloway
Self
Chris ‘Kazi’ Rolle
Self
Diana ‘Princess’ Lemon
Self
Christopher ‘Cannon’ Mapp
Self
Louis Martinez
Self
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