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As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial

2024·Movie
1h 35min
71
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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

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Hip Hop takes the stand.

Bronx rap artist Kemba explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad — revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades.
DocumentarySocial JusticeRap CultureLegal System CritiqueFree SpeechArtistic ExpressionSystemic BiasModern IssuesThought-Provoking

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial legally?

As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial rated?

Strong languageDrug useViolence

Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and violence.

How long is As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial?

1 h 35 min

As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial?

Critics81
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial higher (81) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.