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Title:

This is the life / Forward Movement presents ; directed by Ava DuVernay, produced by Ava DuVernay, Ellene Miles.

Publisher:

Forward Movement,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Rap musicians--Los Angeles--Los Angeles--History.
Rap (Music)--Los Angeles--Los Angeles--History.
Hip-hop--Los Angeles--Los Angeles--History.
Rap (Music)
Rap musicians.
California--Los Angeles.
Feature films--United States.
Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
History.
Nonfiction films.
Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.

Other Authors:

DuVernay, Ava, producer. producer.
Miles, Ellene. producer
Forward Movement (Firm), film distributor. film distributor.

Notes:

Featuring: 2Mex, Chali 2na, Busdriver, Cut Chemist, Brian Cross, Nga Fsh, Ellay Khule, Medusa, Myka Nyne, Mear One, Riddlore, Chillin Villian Empire, Abstract Rude, Ganjah K, Pigeon John, Mone Smith, Born Allah, JMD, Volume 10, T-Love, Big Al, Garth Trinidad. Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features include deleted scenes and bonus footage.

Summary:

Tells the little-known story of a group of teenagers who revolutionized hip-hop by innovating the very rhyme patterns, melodic concepts, and lyrical styles used by many of today's biggest rap stars. Chronicles the rise and fall of an unusual family of artists, while examining their obstacles to commercial success.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)318547604

UPC:

705105436104

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)