A documentary at the heart of French rap in 2002: its beginnings, its history, its influences. Featuring interviews, freestyles, and previously unseen live performances from French rap artists. Dance, graffiti, and DJing are explored with most of the pioneers of the movement, such as Squat, Dee Nasty, Crazy B, Lionel D, Kool Shen, DJ Mehdi… as well as Mode2 and Jon One for graffiti. The 1 hour and 20 minutes alternate between footage of concerts and artists in the studio, like DJ Pone, with commentary primarily from rappers but also from other key figures. A remarkable retrospective and work beginning with archival photos from New York.

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Akhenaton

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Lino

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ROHFF

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Shurik'n

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Kool Shen

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JoeyStarr

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DJ Mehdi

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Alix Mathurin

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Diam's

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Rockin' Squat

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DJ Kheops

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Mode 2

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