Movies by Talib Kweli
As part of the cast:
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The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011)
Cast: Danny Glover, Harry Belafonte, Erykah Badu …
Directed by: Göran Olsson
From 1967 to 1975, a film crew directed their cameras at major figures in America's Black Power movement, generating hours of footage that remained unreleased for three decades. Archival…
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ReGeneration (2010)
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Noam Chomsky, Talib Kweli …
Directed by: Phillip Montgomery
This insightful documentary probes the psyche of today's youth, who seem too overwhelmed by the multitude of issues facing them to take any action. Are they just pampered and…
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Brave New Voices 2010 (2010)
Cast: Common, Rosario Dawson, Mayda Del Valle …
Common and Rosario Dawson host the finale of the inspiring 2010 National Poetry Slam, in which four teams of imaginative and charismatic young artists from Denver, Albuquerque, the Bay Area…
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Talib Kweli: Live at the Shrine (2008)
Cast: Talib Kweli, KRS-One, Strong Arm Steady …
Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Talib Kweli takes the stage to perform an extensive set of hard-hitting numbers, including "Say Something," "Down for the Count," "Too Late," and "Hostile…
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Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2006)
Cast: Dave Chappelle, Kanye West, Common …
Comedian extraordinaire Dave Chappelle hosts this remarkable block party shot in Brooklyn, N.Y., featuring performances by Kanye West, Mos Def and many others. Neighbors and friends are…
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The Art of 16 Bars (2005)
Cast: Redman, Jay-Z, Slick Rick …
Directed by: Peter Spirer
Although it might be fun to listen to, freestyling is anything but easy. After all, it's an art form that takes skill, drive and razor-sharp reflexes -- and, usually, plenty of practice.…
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Strong Arm Steady (2004)
Cast: Strong Arm Steady, Xzibit, Mitchy Slick …
West coast hip-hop band Strong Arm Steady has taken the music industry by storm, touring extensively and performing at high-profile gigs such as Cypress Hill's "Smokeout." Famed for…
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Learn the Music (2004)
Cast: Talib Kweli
Successful musicians from a variety of genres relate how they came to make a living in the industry, how they rehearse, how they started their bands and more in this informative instructional…
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American Rap Stars (2002)
Cast: Snoop Dogg, Run DMC, Onyx …
Will hip-hop music become more vital in a post-9/11 world? This and other questions are explored in American Rap Stars, a documentary that looks deep into the heart of American rap music by…
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Lyric Cafe (2002)
Cast: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Gary Dourdan, MC Lyte …
Directed by: Nia Hill
Hosted by Emmy-nominated actor Malcolm Jamal-Warner ("The Cosby Show") and co-hosted by Gary Dourdan ("CSI"), this popular 2002 TV series showcased a variety of artists expressing themselves…