The Soundtrack of a Struggle (2020)
How gangster rap broke the barriers between urban activism and an unobservant nation
A National History Day 2020 documentary competing in Colorado's Senior Group Documentary category. Max Witwer, Jacob Thomas, Alexander Grisak and Ashton Call analyze gangster rap as a continuation of the Civil Rights Movement and gangster rappers as urban activists. Featuring interviews from Soren Baker and Nolan Grigsby, plus the following songs: Express Yourself by N.W.A. Mathematics by Mos Def Blood on the Leaves by Kanye West Sunshine by Mos Def Two Words by Kanye West feat. Mos Def, Freeway and the Boys Choir of Harlem My World by AShamuleuvMusic
Director: Ashton Call
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: April 17, 2020
Cast
- Nolan Grigsby - Himself
- Soren Baker - Himself
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Soundtrack of a Struggle about?
- A National History Day 2020 documentary competing in Colorado's Senior Group Documentary category. Max Witwer, Jacob Thomas, Alexander Grisak and Ashton Call analyze gangster rap as a continuation of the Civil Rights Movement and gangster rappers as urban activists. Featuring interviews from Soren Baker and Nolan Grigsby, plus the following songs: Express Yourself by N.W.A. Mathematics by Mos Def Blood on the Leaves by Kanye West Sunshine by Mos Def Two Words by Kanye West feat. Mos Def, Freeway and the Boys Choir of Harlem My World by AShamuleuvMusic
- Who directed The Soundtrack of a Struggle?
- The Soundtrack of a Struggle was directed by Ashton Call.
- Who stars in The Soundtrack of a Struggle?
- The Soundtrack of a Struggle stars Nolan Grigsby, Soren Baker.
- How long is The Soundtrack of a Struggle?
- The Soundtrack of a Struggle has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Soundtrack of a Struggle?
- The Soundtrack of a Struggle is a Documentary, Music film.