Official Trailer for Fascinating Doc ‘As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial’

“We can criminalize rap all we want, but that’s not going to resolve the issue.” Paramount+ has revealed the official trailer for a fsacinating documentary film titled As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial, arriving for streaming in February. This just premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival to some great reviews, and P+ already has it set to launch in only a few more weeks. Directed by filmmaker J.M. Harper, As We Speak features Bronx rap artist Kemba who explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad – revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades. Journeying through meccas of hip-hop, building the case for rap lyrics & Black artist protection via intimate conversations with rappers, academics, politicians, legal experts, and industry execs. Sundance adds that, “Harper’s sophisticated and immersive journey merges style and substance, boldly weaving through a web of issues…” I watched this during the fest and yep it’s damn good. The real interaction between Kemba and whoever he’s talking with adds an extra dimension. Check it out. // Continue Reading ›