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Hip Hop is Bigger than the Occupation (Closing night)

  • TIFF Bell Lightbox Toronto Canada (map)

90 min
Existence is Resistance, Nana Dankwa
Documentary
2010 - USA
Canadian Premiere.

Featuring M1 of Dead Prez, Lowkey, Shadia Mansour, Marcel Cartier, Mazzi of S.O.U.L. Purpose, DJ Vega Benetton, SWYC, University of Hip Hop, Jody McIntyre and many more

The film documents a 10-day musical tour through Palestine to teach resistance through the arts. Staying in the heart of Balata Refugee Camp at the Yafa Cultural Center in Nablus, the group witnessed and experienced the day-to-day struggle of Palestinian life. Accompanying the filmmakers are acclaimed hip hop artists including: M1 of Dead Prez, Lowkey, Shadia Mansour, Marcel Cartier, Mazzi of S.O.U.L. Purpose, DJ Vega Benetton, SWYC, University of Hip Hop, Jody McIntyre and many more….

Screened with Keffiyeh: Made in Palestine