Hip Hop Film Fest hits Atlanta Feb 20 - 26 2004

Atlanta will be the site of the Hip Hop Film Fest February 20-26 2004. The non profit traveling cinematic showcase is organized by indie filmmakers as a showcase of unique Hip Hop related flix. Visit www.HipHopFilmFest.com to read the schedule & view trailers for all 7 Days of screenings at Georgia State U's CineFest Theater. Approx 50 screening times of films featuring artists like Too Short, Tupac, OutKast, Goapele, Chuck D, Snoop Dogg & many more known & unknown. Live at the event, there will be several performances by local Hip Hop hopefuls including Saleem, Booyowski and many more .

(PRWEB) February 15, 2004 --

The Hip Hop Film Fest is a unique indie cultural event that has been created by filmmakers themselves. The programming goes beyond the "bling bling" and "bang bang" of mainstream corporate videos & explores the many realms and roots of Hip Hop. Films shatter stereotypes, and highlight the growing influence of Hip Hop art, dance & beats on global culture.

Numerous flix will screen during ATL's 7 full days of screenings at GSU's CineFest Theater including "Resistencia: Hip-Hop in Colombia", "Hooked", "Soundz of Spirit",Hip-Hop Resurrection: From NY to NZ","Aftermath : 9-11", "Hip Hop Immortals", and many more .

The directors of several films including "Straight Outta Hunters Point" , "Cubamor", "Bella" and "Stuntin'" will hold post film Q & A.

The Urban Underground Cinema Movement Is On The Move...

HIP HOP FILM FEST
ATLANTA FEB 20-26

@ The Cinefest Theatre

Georgia State University Center

66 Cortland Ave, ATL GA 30303

404.651.3565

tickets are just $3 for matinee screenings

$5 for post 5 p.m events

Interested sponsors, DJ's, filmmakers and volunteers are urged to get in touch ...

If You or Your Business Can Contribute $50 or More, Consider Info On Sponsoring This Unique Non Profit Festival

http://sponsor.hiphopfilmfest.com

additional info at http://www.hiphopfilmfest.com

"So much more than VH-1! A montage of documentary films, the Hip Hop Film Fest goes way beyond hype." Portland Mercury

"Lively, poignant and raw documentaries delve into the nooks and crannies of this cultural behemoth, setting the record straight on everything from the origins of beatboxing and scratching to the art of freestyling, and looking deep into the backdrop of urban decay and violence that has sparked a cultural revolution." - Metro Santa Cruz

"Fans of hip-hop culture will want to follow The Hip-Hop Film Fest, a program of films being screened that focus on different aspects of hip-hop, there are flicks that dig into turntablism, beatboxing, B-Boying and more." - Honolulu Star Bulletin

"If you're into rap, DJ culture, hip hop, hip house or any other musical permutation thereof, you'd better not miss this one. " - Albuquerque Alibi

"the darkness, the underground, the real nitty gritty of hip hop." NC's Independent Weekly

"The roots of the four hip-hop elements--graffiti, MCing, DJing and B-boying--are slavishly covered in new documentaries in this traveling festival and forum. Also included are films about women in hip-hop, the independent scene, beatboxing and the acclaimed Kevin Epps documentary Straight Outta Hunters Point" - - MetroActive San Jose

"Towns, cities, reservations, prisons, you name it, and they'll take the gig. Their mission is that important -- to expose vital visual documents from the underground -- anywhere they can." - Urbanview

"...powerfully highlighted ways that the hip-hop generation have taken the production and distribution of their art into their own hands." - PopMatters.com

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