Beyond Beats and Rhymes….
July 28th, 2006 by etobias
For those readers interested in addressing issues of misogyny and homophobia in popular music, specifically in the world of hip hop consider taking a look at the new documentary “Beyond Beats and Rhymes: Masculinity in Hip Hop Culture.” The documentary by Byron Hurt takes a look at hip hop culture and the music industry and problematizes issues such as violence, misogyny, homophobia and other negative aspects of much of the mainstream commercial hip hop world while promoting more conscious groups.
If you live near the NYC area you can attend a screening of this documentary on August 5th. Doors open @ 6pm and the film starts promptly @ 7pm at The New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West, New York, NY (map).
The screening is hosted by the Rise Up Radio Collective (a group of young people who produce a radio program that deals with youth issues) and will benefit radio station WBAI 99.5fm. For more information on the documentary and the event check out their website.
If you can’t make the screening, get your hands on the documentary when it comes out on dvd and consider addressing some of these issues in your class!