About the film
Estilo Hip Hop is a 2009 documentary directed by Loira Limbal and Vee Bravo and distributed by IndiePix Films. It follows three rappers who are also political activists: Eli Efi of Brazil, Guerrillero Okulto of Chile, and Magia of Cuba. The film examines how they try to use music to connect with young people in their respective countries.
It is associated with the PBS series Global Voices and has had live screenings in selected theaters in California and New York. The supplied background also lists DVD release plans for June 22, 2010, and availability through Amazon and iTunes. The documentary brings together perspectives connected to the United States, Cuba and Chile, with Spanish, English and Portuguese listed as its languages.
It is categorized as a documentary film.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in hip-hop, political activism, youth outreach, and Latin American perspectives. Multilingual documentary audiences may appreciate its Spanish, English and Portuguese languages.
Worth knowing
- Follows three rapper-activists
- Connects music with youth outreach
- Includes Brazil, Chile and Cuba
- Shown through PBS Global Voices
- Uses three listed languages
Before you press play
- Released in 2009
- Live screenings were limited to selected theaters
- DVD release was listed for 2010
The short of it
Estilo Hip Hop links rap performance with political engagement across three countries. Its multilingual perspective and activist focus give it a clear fit for viewers exploring music and social issues.