Word is Bond
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This documentary film examines the transformative power of lyrics in the world of hip-hop music. Through dynamic archival footage, in-depth interviews and excursions with artists like Nas, Tech9, J Cole, Rapsody and Anderson. Paak, the film explores the many dimensions that hip-hop poetics occupy.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2017-11-10
Runtime: 88 mins
Director: Sacha Jenkins
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Word is Bond
Production Companies: Mass Appeal
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
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