Film Screening: Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes

January 17, 3:30 PM

5:30 - 8:00 PM, Wechsler Theater, Mary Graydon Center, 3rd Fl., American University

A film by Byron Hurt

HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes takes an in-depth look at representations of manhood, sexism and homophobia in hip-hop culture. This groundbreaking documentary is a “loving critique” of certain disturbing developments in rap music culture from the point of view of a fan who challenges the art form’s representations of masculinity.

*Discussion and book signing with AU professor-author Will Smith & reception to follow film screening