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Michael Rapaport
US 2011 56' 98'
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Behind-the-scenes documentary about one of the most influential groups in hip hop history: A Tribe Called Quest. Electrifying footage and commentary from Busta Rhymes, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, the Beastie Boys a.m.m.
Director | Michael Rapaport |
Producers | Edward Parks, Frank Mele, Michael Rapaport, Eric Matthies, Robert Benavides, Debra Koffler, ATCQ |
Executive Producers | Niraj Bhatia, Dan Burks, Zack Free, Rémy Martin |
Co-Producers | Justin Alvarado Brown, Erika Williams |
Production Company | Beats, Rhymes & Fights Productions |
Cinematography | Robert Benavides |
Editor | Lenny Mesina |
Music | Madlib |
Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature | Los Angeles FF 2011 |
Best International Documentary | São Paulo IFF 2011 |
Tribeca FF 2011 |
Sundance 2011 |
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2011 |
CPH:DOX 2011 |
IDFA 2011 |
In-Edit 2012 |
Zagrebdox 2012 |
| Runtime | 56' 98' |
| Spoken Languages | English |
| Production Countries | USA |
A native New Yorker, Michael Rapaport got his break at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival in the award winning film ZEBRAHEAD. Since then, Rapaport has appeared in over 40 notable films including TRUE ROMANCE, HIGHER LEARNING, COPLAND and Woody Allen’s MIGHTY APHRODITE and SMALL TIME CROOKS. In 2006, he earned critical acclaim for his performance in the film SPECIAL, which premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. Rapaport has also had many standout appearances on hit television shows such as “Friends”, “Boston Public” and “My Name is Earl”. A lifetime hip hop fan Rapaport is proud to make his directorial debut with BEATS, RHYMES & LIFE: THE TRAVELS OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST.
