Grade Level: SrH-Adult
Producer: Filmakers Library
Closed Captioned: No |
Running Time: 59 mins
Country of Origin: United States
Study Guide: No |
Copyright Date: 1996
Available in French: No
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Gangster chic, violence and nihilism, the hard edge of Rap and Reggae increasingly dominates the image of black popular culture. This is an intelligent and provocative investigation of the complex issues raised by the genre, such as ritualized machismo, misogyny, homophobia, and gun glorification. Noted experts on black history analyze the phenomenon and give insights into its development and meaning. |
