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Rhyme and Punishment (2011)

★ 8.0/10 98 min Documentary, Music Unknown English
Director: Peter Spirer
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From the streets to the studio... to the cellblock

Description

The gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. What happens when a rapper who has everything suddenly has his freedom stripped away and is forced to deal with the harsh realities of prison? "Rhyme and Punishment" takes an in-depth look at the role of prison in hip hop culture, and reveals the side of the story that is not being covered by the news and popular media. The true and personal stories of hip hop artists who are, have been, or are soon to be incarcerated, in their own words. Featuring intimate and compelling interviews with convicted rappers Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, Cassidy, Project Pat, Immortal Technique, Slick Rick and many more.

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Top Cast

KRS-One
KRS-One Self
Beanie Sigel
Beanie Sigel Self
Prodigy
Prodigy Self
Immortal Technique Self
Slick Rick
Slick Rick Self
J-Diggs Self
RBX Self
C-Bo Self

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