RESISTENCIA: HIP HOP IN COLOMBIA
Price: $310.00 Code: 2070 |
Directed by Tom Feiling
2002, color, 51 mins.
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An unusual look at the current political and economic crisis in Colombia—including a decades-long civil war, a rampant drug trade, kidnapping for ransom, and financial scandal at the highest levels of the government—through the eyes of young Colombians, in particular the country's finest rap musicians, DJs and breakdancers. These young artist-activists turn out to be surprisingly articulate in their analysis of the nation's deteriorating situation and its role within a global economic system dominated by the U.S. They also provide rare insights into life in the poor barrios of this volatile country and how traditional Latin music has been surpassed in popularity by rap music. Resistencia is thus not only youthful and entertaining, it is also angry and enlightening.
* Best Foreign Documentary, Urban World NYC Film Festival
* Special Jury Prize, Bogota International Film Festival
* Honorary Mention, Oakland Film Festival
2002, color, 51 mins.
Purchase: $310 / Classroom Rental: $125
** To order a home video DVD for individual use, please contact us at (800) 723-5522
An unusual look at the current political and economic crisis in Colombia—including a decades-long civil war, a rampant drug trade, kidnapping for ransom, and financial scandal at the highest levels of the government—through the eyes of young Colombians, in particular the country's finest rap musicians, DJs and breakdancers. These young artist-activists turn out to be surprisingly articulate in their analysis of the nation's deteriorating situation and its role within a global economic system dominated by the U.S. They also provide rare insights into life in the poor barrios of this volatile country and how traditional Latin music has been surpassed in popularity by rap music. Resistencia is thus not only youthful and entertaining, it is also angry and enlightening.
Subjects & Collections
Festivals & Awards
* Best Music Film, Portobello Film Festival* Best Foreign Documentary, Urban World NYC Film Festival
* Special Jury Prize, Bogota International Film Festival
* Honorary Mention, Oakland Film Festival