Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012·Movie·
·1h 46min


Where to Watch
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About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersCultural InfluenceThe Power Of ExpressionEvolution Of An Art FormMusic As A Global Unifier
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersMusical PerformancesRise To StardomBehind-The-Scenes InsightsHistorical OverviewInterviewsCreative Process Exploration
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Time
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Ice-T, Andy Baybutt, Patrick J. Donnelly
Produced by:
Paul Toogood, Alison Toogood
Cast
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