The
Black Lily Film & Music Festival
Planet
Rock
The
films selected for Planet Rock examine the global impact of
hip hop culture, feminism, and social change, and explore ways
in which hip hop can be effectively utilized as a source of
empowerment on the local and international level utilizing the
innovative energy of the artform to engage in cross cultural
dialogue.
Tuesday,
January 19, 2010
Say
My Name
dir. Nirit Peled, US, 2009, video, 83 mins, color
In
a hip hop and R 'n B world dominated by men and noted for misogyny,
the unstoppable female lyricists of Say My Name speak
candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions
as female MCs. This worldwide documentary takes viewers on vibrant
tour of urban culture and musical movement, from hip hop’s birthplace
in the Bronx, to grime on London’s Eastside and all points Philly,
Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta and LA in between.
Featuring interviews and musical performances from a diverse
cast of women including Remy Ma, Rah Digga, Jean Grae, Erykah
Badu, Estelle and newcomers Chocolate Thai, Invincible and Miz
Korona, this powerful documentary delves into the amazing personal
stories of women balancing professional dreams with the stark
realities of poor urban communities, race, sexism, and motherhood,
as the more than 18 artist featured in Say My Name
battle for a place in a society that creates few chances for
women. From emerging artists filled with new creativity, to
true pioneers like MC Lyte, Roxxanne Shante, and Monie Love,
these are women turning adversity into art.
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