Solidarity (1992)
We heard about you, we've never seen no rap group from New Zealand. I'm saying tomorrow all I'm doing is learning New Zealand rap...
Solidarity follows pioneering New Zealand rappers Upper Hutt Posse after they're invited to the United States by the Nation of Islam. They perform signature song 'E Tū' — about Māori resistance against oppression — and take their message of justice to Detroit community station WDTR. In New York, UHP are interviewed by veteran DJ Imhotep Gary Bryd. Later they meet Abiodun Oyewole, from rap pioneers The Last Poets. This is a street level view of urban artists spreading a message of Indigenous and Black unity, and social justice. Solidarity was directed by Rongotai Lomas and UHP lead vocalist Dean Hapeta.
Director: Te Kupu, Rongotai Lomas
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Cast
- Te Kupu - Self
- Imhotep Gary Byrd - Self
- Abiodun Oyewole - Self
- DLT - Self
- Teremoana Rapley - Self
- Bennett Pomana - Self
- Louis Farrakhan - Self
- Flavor Flav - Concert Footage
- Doug E. Fresh - Concert Footage
- Gil Scott-Heron - Self
Music: Dean Hapeta, Upper Hutt Posse
Editing: Richard Rautjoki
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Solidarity about?
- Solidarity follows pioneering New Zealand rappers Upper Hutt Posse after they're invited to the United States by the Nation of Islam. They perform signature song 'E Tū' — about Māori resistance against oppression — and take their message of justice to Detroit community station WDTR. In New York, UHP are interviewed by veteran DJ Imhotep Gary Bryd. Later they meet Abiodun Oyewole, from rap pioneers The Last Poets. This is a street level view of urban artists spreading a message of Indigenous and Black unity, and social justice. Solidarity was directed by Rongotai Lomas and UHP lead vocalist Dean Hapeta.
- Who directed Solidarity?
- Solidarity was directed by Te Kupu, Rongotai Lomas.
- Who stars in Solidarity?
- Solidarity stars Te Kupu, Imhotep Gary Byrd, Abiodun Oyewole, DLT, Teremoana Rapley, Bennett Pomana.
- How long is Solidarity?
- Solidarity has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Solidarity?
- Solidarity is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Solidarity produced?
- Solidarity was produced in United States of America.