U.S. Consulate General Cape Town and American Corner Cape Town invite you to Black History Month Screening and Discussion of the film: Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap. Tracing the Rise and Global Influence of Hip-Hop. The craft. The history. The power. All these elements of the hip-hop movement are discussed with director Ice-T and the legends he interviews –Afrika Bambaataa, Eminem, Nas, Mos Def, Kanye West, Chuck D, KRS-One, Snoop Dogg, Run-DMC, and Ice Cube–in this compelling and gritty feature-length documentary.
An Official Selection of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP explores and pays tribute to this most original American art form. Nominated for Best Movie at the BET Awards “In his debut as a documentarian, Ice T creates a vibrant portrait of how and why rap came to be.” – Sara Stewart, New York Post “A must-see for any music fan” – USA Today.
The discussion will be moderated by: Jehan Jones-Radgowski Acting Public Affairs Officer U.S. Consulate Cape Town, South Africa
