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I Love Hip Hop in Morocco (2008) [N/A]

Featuring:
Ouassim Addoula, Adil Benchakroune, Hatim Bensalha

Written by:
Jennifer Needleman

Directed by:
Joshua Asen, Jennifer Needleman


Release Date:
January 1, 2008

Original Title:
I Love Hip Hop in Morocco

Genres:
Documentary

Production Companies:
Snag Films

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 78

Overview from TheMovieDB

A determined group of Moroccan Hip Hop hopefuls band together to create their country's first Hip Hop festival, a celebration of music, unity, and free speech.

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Overview from Open Movies

Our story begins with a group of Moroccan Hip Hop artists who share a single dream: to rock a professional concert for a hometown crowd. Unfortunately, resistance is strong in their society and resources scarce. With the help of the American filmmaker, they appeal to the American Embassy for funding and begin the journey that will lead to the 'I Love Hip Hop in Morocco' festival. This film reflects the thoughts and dreams of the true future of the Arab world: its youth. These are not the images portrayed by the media; these are the real people. And their views on America, Islam, and the world in general, might surprise more than a few people around the globe.

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I Love Hip Hop in Morocco (2008) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 8.5/10

Production

Director:
Joshua Asen
Jennifer Needleman

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