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S8·E16 Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes

Core Aired February 20, 2007 60 min
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Synopsis

Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes is a 2006 documentary film written, produced, and directed by Byron Hurt. The documentary explores the issues of masculinity, violence, homophobia and sexism in hip hop music and culture, through interviews with artists, academics and fans. Hurt's activism in gender issues and his love of hip-hop caused him to feel what he described as a sense of hypocrisy, and began working on the film.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 8 Episode 16 of Independent Lens air?

Season 8, Episode 16 ('Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes') originally aired on February 20, 2007.

How long is Season 8 Episode 16 ('Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Independent Lens Season 8 Episode 16?

Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes is a 2006 documentary film written, produced, and directed by Byron Hurt. The documentary explores the issues of masculinity, violence, homophobia and sexism in hip hop music and culture, through interviews with artists, academics and fans. Hurt's activism in gender ...

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