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When The Smoke Clearz

Stephen Marshall | USA | 2001 | 4' | | IFFR 2002

Twenty years ago, hiphop was the social conscience of the ghetto, now it is one of the most important sources of income for the music industry. Everything is in the hands of just a few record labels, the monopoly is held by the music channels and broadcasting magnates. It’s time for a change: a political statement by poet Taalam Acey.

Film details

Country of production
USA
Year
2001
Festival edition
IFFR 2002
Length
4"
Medium/Format
Betacam SP PAL

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