on reuters: pbs presents a look inside the violent and mysoginistic imagery promoted in rap culture. the film features most of the big names from hip-hop’s past and present.
In “Beyond Beats and Rhymes” film maker Byron Hurt, a former college football star, goes on a journey of discovery around the United States, challenging hip-hop artists and record producers in the multibillion dollar industry.
premiered feb 20 on pbs, check link for upcoming airings.
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saw a little bit of this last night. seemed interesting.
Very curious: CNN is having a one-hour special tonight about the very same topic, presented by Paula Zahn. Not sure of her credentials but I suspect that Byron Hurt may be slightly more knowledgeable on this topic…
i watched it all last night and it was great.
will watch. thanks!