Freestyle


1h 14m 2000

Brief Synopsis

A close look at the New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles hip-hop undergrounds. Through interviews with freestyle rappers, artists who improvise their lyrics and performance, the film traces the roots of freestyle rap, including its connection to improvisational jazz.

Film Details

Also Known As
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 14m

Synopsis

A close look at the New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles hip-hop undergrounds. Through interviews with freestyle rappers, artists who improvise their lyrics and performance, the film traces the roots of freestyle rap, including its connection to improvisational jazz.

Film Details

Also Known As
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 14m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of Best Documentary at the 2000 Urbanworld Film Festival.

Released in United States April 2000

Released in United States August 2000

Released in United States on Video May 24, 2005

Released in United States Summer July 16, 2004

Shown at Los Angeles Independent Film Festival April 13-18, 2000.

Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City August 2-6, 2000.

Released in United States April 2000 (Shown at Los Angeles Independent Film Festival April 13-18, 2000.)

Released in United States on Video May 24, 2005

Released in United States Summer July 16, 2004

Released in United States August 2000 (Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City August 2-6, 2000.)