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April 2007
First Look: THE HIP HOP PROJECT


First Look:
THE HIP HOP PROJECT

Release Date: May 11, 2007 (NY)
Distributor: THINKFilm
Director: Matt Ruskin, Scott K. Rosenberg
Screenwriter: Not Available
Cast: Chris "Kazi" Rolle, Diana "Princess" Lemon, Christopher "Cannon" Mapp, Russell Simmons, Bruce Willis, Sway, Doug E. Fresh

Rating: PG-13
Official Website: http://pressurepointfilms.com/thehiphopproject.html

Synosis: From Executive Producers Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah, "The Hip Hop Project" is the compelling story of Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager who inspired a group of New York City teens to transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and personal discovery.

Kazi challenges these young people to write music about real issues affecting their lives as they strive to overcome daunting obstacles to produce a collaborative album. Russell Simmons, hip hop mogul and long-time supporter of the project, partners with Bruce Willis to donate a recording studio to the Hip Hop Project. After four years of collaboration, the group produces a powerful and thought-provoking CD filled with moving personal narratives and sharp social commentary. In contrast to all of the negative attention focused on hip hop and rap music, this is a story of hope, healing and the realization of dreams.

Inspired by Kazi's work, 100% of the net profits are being donated to organizations working with youth.

Trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/wordlife/trailer/

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