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Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China

2012·Movie
1h 3min
68
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IMDb6.8
IMDb6.8

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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The Rap Pioneers of China

'Chinese Hip-Hop Underground' is an insider documentary following the story of Weber - one of Mainland China's first rappers. Weber's uncanny musical talents allow him to spearhead the creation of Chinese rap music - a free form of creative self-expression that spreads like wildfire amongst those struggling the most; young working class students and grassroots migrants left out of the country's meteoric rise. Even while Weber's music electrifies China's youth and gains a huge following, he is challenged by enemies posing a threat to his musical existence: state censors, on the one hand, and armies of state-backed pop stars seeking to steal the name of hip-hop for their own gain, on the other. Can Weber and underground musicians like him survive this assault? Will Underground Chinese hip-hop survive?
Music DocumentaryUnderground CultureArtistic FreedomCensorship & ResistanceChinese Hip-Hop HistorySocial CommentaryYouth MovementCultural PioneeringAuthenticity vs. Commercialism

Crew

Directed by:
Wan Chi-Man

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Is Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China?

1 h 3 min

Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China runs 1 h 3 min.

Is Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China in?

ChineseEnglish

It was made in Chinese, with some English.

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