Hip-Hop and the White House

Overview

Unveils the transformative fifty-year history of a world-changing culture, illustrating hip-hop's journey from outsider status to the pinnacle of power. This documentary showcases the pivotal contributions of artists who created some of the most powerful political songs of all time and explores the experiences of rappers who interacted with presidents and performed inside the world's most famous residence. Starting from the blighted neighborhoods that created the culture as a result of oppressive presidential policies, this film describes the complex web of influence, culture and celebrity that is now a permanent feature of American politics.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 22, 2024

Original language

Dutch

Production

Andscape,The Oracle Films

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt31827834