Roxanne Shanté

A film tracing the relationship between hip-hop and the President of the United States.

Newark's struggle against oppression is examined through the personal triumphs and tragedies of the Baraka family – from Amiri's civil rights leadership to the historic election of Ras Baraka as mayor. This portrait of the legendary Baraka family spans decades of social activism, poetry, music, art and politics, featuring rare archival footage and revealing personal testimonies.