Palestinian youth write and perform hip hop in the ‘48 (what they call Israel) and the occupied territories (Gaza and the West Bank). We meet DAM, a ‘48 group, led by Tamer Nafar; three young women who perform to rousing applause but objection from some family members and neighbors; and PR, an emerging trio from Gaza. They see rap as a way to channel anger. The camera observes them composing and performing, going to gigs, and walking the streets of Tel Aviv and Gaza. Israel’s military presence is extensive: for instance, will PR be allowed to travel from Gaza to a concert in Ramallah, even with proper papers? Cell phones and the Internet link friends across walls, checkpoints, and barbed wire. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 8.1/10 | |
Released: | December 14, 2013 | |
Runtime: | 80 min | |
Genres: | Documentary Music | |
Countries: | United States | |
Companies: | Fresh Booza Productions | |
Cast: | Tamer Nafar Suhell Nafar Mahmoud Jreri | |
Crew: | Jacqueline Reem Salloum | |
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