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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

2012·Movie
1h 46min·R
73
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Striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

A real life story, pop culture, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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Hip Hop didn't invent anything. Hip Hop reinvented everything

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.
Music DocumentaryHip-Hop CultureRap HistoryArtist InterviewsCultural ExplorationPerformance FocusedNarrative DrivenEducationalMusical Journey

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Where can I stream Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap legally?

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?

1 h 46 min

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?

Critics76
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap much the same way.

What language is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.