
The Hip Hop Project
The Hip Hop Project is the dynamic and inspirational story of a group of New York City teenagers who transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and personal discovery. The film traces the evolution of this award-winning outreach program developed by Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager turned youth mentor. After four years of collaboration, the group produced a powerful and thought-provoking album that provides a revealing look at their lives. In contrast to all the negative attention focused on hip hop and rap music, this is a story of hope, healing and the realization of dreams.
Top Billed Cast

Bruce Willis
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Russell Simmons
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Doug E. Fresh
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Sway Calloway
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Chris ‘Kazi’ Rolle
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Featured Crew

Matt Ruskin
Director
Michelle McElroy
Co-Producer

Q-Tip
Associate Producer
Nicole Nelch
Associate Producer

Matt Ruskin
Editor
Janina B. Czerewin
Associate Producer
Dr. Holmes
Music
Nicolas Mazet
Sound Mixer
Elijah Karriem
Sound Engineer

Matt Ruskin
Cinematography
Elsie Choi
Co-Producer

Queen Latifah
Executive Producer