The Art of Rap

Ice-T and Andy Baybutt, USA 2012. 106mins. Certificate 15

“We made something from nothing. That’s what the whole spirit of hip hop is” – Lord Jamar (rapper, Brand Nubien)

As part of Sydenham’s first WordFair festival join us for a special screening of this documentary celebrating the poetry of hip hop.

Where: Golden Lion, 116 Sydenham Road
When: 7.30pm Thursday 12 March 2015
Tickets: £5 on the door; £3.50 adv/ members. Book tickets now

Directed and fronted by Ice-T, the film follows the rapper-turned-actor as he interviews some of the biggest names in the industry-from Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Nas and Eminem to early stars of the genre Doug E. Fresh, KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane.

The result is a staggering showcase of exactly what it claims to be: The Art of Rap.

★★★★ ‘With a very simple premise, rapper Ice-T… has created a very enjoyable and often fascinating movie.’ — Peter Bradshaw, THE GUARDIAN

★★★★ ‘An extremely interesting insight, proving that rap music is an art form in its own right.’ — David Hughes, EMPIRE

★★★★ ‘The film is educative, entertaining, in almost all senses a blast. Your body is left in your seat while your soul is blown to the back of the auditorium.’ — Nigel Andrews, FINANCIAL TIMES

★★★ ‘There’s no faulting the lyrical excellence on display. These guys are legends for a reason.’ — Tom Huddleston, TIME OUT