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'''''Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme''''' is a 2000 documentary film directed by DJ Organic / [[Kevin Fitzgerald (director)|Kevin Fitzgerald]]. The film follows the art of freestyle, improvisational hip-hop. Made with the producers of Academy Award Nominated the film “Murderball” & the Venice Film Festival’s, Golden Lion Winner “Somewhere”. |
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Over 15 years in the making, the world of improvisational hip hop, is explosively explored in this authentic look into the life, music and history of some of the most amazing MC’s ever to bless the mic! A.O. Scott of The New York Times calls it: “A Rousing Education in an Art form that is too often misunderstood”. This independent release includes extemporaneous performances by artists such as [[Supernatural (rapper)|Supernatural]], [[Mos Def]], [[The Roots]], [[Notorious B.I.G.]], [[Cut Chemist]], [[Jurassic 5]], and many others. ''Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme'' earned the “Documentary Jury Prize” at the Florida Film Festival; “Best Documentary” & “Audience Award” at the Pan-African Film Festival; “Best Soundtrack” award at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival; and was awarded the “BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY” Prize at the Karachi Film Festival. The film also screened as an OFFICIAL SELECTION at these festivals around the workd: |
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| director = Kevin Fitzgerald |
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| producer = [[Henry Alex Rubin]] |
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| cinematography = Todd Hickey |
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| editing = Paul Devlin |
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| distributor = [[Palm Pictures]] |
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| released = {{Film date|2000|04|14|US}} |
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| runtime = 60 minutes |
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| country = United States |
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| language = English |
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| gross = $12,600<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0262424/|title=Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme|website=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=May 28, 2020}}</ref> |
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'''''Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme''''' is a 2000 American documentary film directed by Kevin Fitzgerald. The film depicts the art of [[freestyle rap]]. |
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==Plot== |
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Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival, |
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The history of [[freestyle rap]] is explored in the film, with a mix of performance and commentary from a number of artists. Using archive footage, the film traces the origins of improvised hip hop to sources including African-American preachers, Jamaican toasts, improvised jazz, and spoken-word poets. |
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Slamdance Film Festival, |
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Mostra De Valencia Film Festival, |
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Maryland Film Festival, |
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Brisbane International Film Festival, |
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Leeds International Film Festival (U.K.), |
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SXSW Film Festival |
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==Cast== |
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And won the prize of "Best Documentary" at the Urban World Film Festival.<ref name = "IMDB">{{cite web |
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{{Cast listing|<!-- adapted from the DVD cover. --> |
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| title = Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000) - Awards |
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* [[Mos Def]] |
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* [[Black Thought]] |
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* [[Bahamadia]] |
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* [[Freestyle Fellowship]] |
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* [[Questlove]] |
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* [[Supernatural (rapper)|Supernatural]] |
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* [[Craig G]] |
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* [[Pharoahe Monch]] |
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* Medusa |
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* [[Abstract Rude]] |
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* Akim Funk Buddha |
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* [[Planet Asia]] |
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* Otherwize |
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* [[Juice (American rapper)|Juice]] |
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* [[Wordsworth (rapper)|Wordsworth]] |
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* [[Lord Finesse]] |
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* [[Living Legends (group)|Living Legends]] |
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* [[Jurassic 5]] |
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* [[Boots Riley]] |
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* Darkleaf |
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* [[Divine Styler]] |
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* [[The Last Poets]] |
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* Emanuel Cartagena}} |
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==Reception== |
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===Critical reception=== |
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On review aggregator website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an approval rating of 89% based on 18 reviews, and an average rating of 7.8/10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/freestyle_the_art_of_rhyme|title=Freestyle|work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=May 28, 2020}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme|title=Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme|work=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=May 28, 2020}}</ref> |
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[[A. O. Scott]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' commented that "The skills on display in ''Freestyle'' are too varied and idiosyncratic for one movie to contain, but this one at least offers a heady, rousing education in an art form that is too often misunderstood."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/16/movies/film-review-tryin-to-seize-the-joys-of-hip-hop-s-mc-s.html|title=FILM REVIEW; Tryin' to Seize the Joys Of Hip-Hop's M.C.'s|work=[[The New York Times]]|first=A. O.|last=Scott|author-link=A. O. Scott|date=July 16, 2004|access-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528040933/http://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/16/movies/film-review-tryin-to-seize-the-joys-of-hip-hop-s-mc-s.html|archive-date=May 28, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Nathan Rabin of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' wrote, "With a running time just over an hour, ''Freestyle'' doesn't have the time or space to offer an exhaustive or definitive history of freestyling, but it exuberantly captures its spirit, and like any good rapper, it's savvy enough to leave audiences hungry for more."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme-1798200749|title=Freestyle: The Art Of Rhyme|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|first=Nathan|last=Rabin|date=May 31, 2005|access-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122231204/https://film.avclub.com/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme-1798200749|archive-date=November 22, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Fred Camper of ''[[Chicago Reader]]'' called it "[a]n engaged and knowing look at the underground world of improvised rap, concentrating on artists less interested in commercial success and cutting records than in the 'spontaneous right now' of 'nonconceptual rhyme.'"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme/Film?oid=1052149|title=Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme|work=[[Chicago Reader]]|first=Fred|last=Camper|date=|access-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171129051101/https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme/Film?oid=1052149|archive-date=November 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In 2012, ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' placed the film at number 17 on the "25 Best Hip-Hop Documentaries" list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/06/the-25-best-hip-hop-documentaries/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme|title=The 25 Best Hip-Hop Documentaries: 17. Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000)|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|first=Shanté|last=Cosme|date=June 18, 2012|access-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120624232655/http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/06/the-25-best-hip-hop-documentaries/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme|archive-date=June 24, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Accolades=== |
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| [[Woodstock Film Festival]] |
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| 2000 |
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| Best Documentary |
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| ''Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme'' |
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| {{won}} |
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| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/press/releases/september26.htm|title=Woodstock Film Festival Scores Rave Reviews from Filmmakers and Audiences|work=[[Woodstock Film Festival]]|date=September 24, 2000|access-date=May 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045900/http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/press/releases/september26.htm|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| [[Kara Film Festival]] |
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| 2006 |
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| Special Mention for Best Documentary |
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| ''Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme'' |
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| {{won}} |
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| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.karafilmfest.com/KaraFilm2006/awards.htm|title=6th KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film festival 2006: Awards|work=[[Kara Film Festival]]|date=|access-date=May 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070207043231/http://www.karafilmfest.com/KaraFilm2006/awards.htm|archive-date=February 7, 2007|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* http://www.freestylethefilm.com |
* {{Official website|http://www.freestylethefilm.com}} |
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* {{IMDb title|tt0262424|Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme}} |
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* https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/id660799412?s=143455/ the Official iTunes Movies page to download the film! |
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* http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/freestyle_the_art_of_rhyme/ For Press Quotes at Fresh Rotten Tomatoes |
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* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262424/ ''Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme''] at [[IMDb]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:41, 13 December 2024
| Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme | |
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.jpg) U.S. release poster | |
| Directed by | Kevin Fitzgerald |
| Produced by | Henry Alex Rubin |
| Cinematography | Todd Hickey |
| Edited by | Paul Devlin |
| Distributed by | Palm Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $12,600[1] |
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme is a 2000 American documentary film directed by Kevin Fitzgerald. The film depicts the art of freestyle rap.
Plot
[edit]The history of freestyle rap is explored in the film, with a mix of performance and commentary from a number of artists. Using archive footage, the film traces the origins of improvised hip hop to sources including African-American preachers, Jamaican toasts, improvised jazz, and spoken-word poets.
Cast
[edit]- Mos Def
- Black Thought
- Bahamadia
- Freestyle Fellowship
- Questlove
- Supernatural
- Craig G
- Pharoahe Monch
- Medusa
- Abstract Rude
- Akim Funk Buddha
- Planet Asia
- Otherwize
- Juice
- Wordsworth
- Lord Finesse
- Living Legends
- Jurassic 5
- Boots Riley
- Darkleaf
- Divine Styler
- The Last Poets
- Emanuel Cartagena
Reception
[edit]Critical reception
[edit]On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 89% based on 18 reviews, and an average rating of 7.8/10.[2] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[3]
A. O. Scott of The New York Times commented that "The skills on display in Freestyle are too varied and idiosyncratic for one movie to contain, but this one at least offers a heady, rousing education in an art form that is too often misunderstood."[4] Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club wrote, "With a running time just over an hour, Freestyle doesn't have the time or space to offer an exhaustive or definitive history of freestyling, but it exuberantly captures its spirit, and like any good rapper, it's savvy enough to leave audiences hungry for more."[5] Fred Camper of Chicago Reader called it "[a]n engaged and knowing look at the underground world of improvised rap, concentrating on artists less interested in commercial success and cutting records than in the 'spontaneous right now' of 'nonconceptual rhyme.'"[6]
In 2012, Complex placed the film at number 17 on the "25 Best Hip-Hop Documentaries" list.[7]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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| Woodstock Film Festival | 2000 | Best Documentary | Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme | Won | [8] |
| Kara Film Festival | 2006 | Special Mention for Best Documentary | Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme | Won | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Freestyle". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme". Metacritic. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ Scott, A. O. (July 16, 2004). "FILM REVIEW; Tryin' to Seize the Joys Of Hip-Hop's M.C.'s". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ Rabin, Nathan (May 31, 2005). "Freestyle: The Art Of Rhyme". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on November 22, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ Camper, Fred. "Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on November 29, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ Cosme, Shanté (June 18, 2012). "The 25 Best Hip-Hop Documentaries: 17. Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000)". Complex. Archived from the original on June 24, 2012. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Woodstock Film Festival Scores Rave Reviews from Filmmakers and Audiences". Woodstock Film Festival. September 24, 2000. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "6th KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film festival 2006: Awards". Kara Film Festival. Archived from the original on February 7, 2007. Retrieved May 24, 2014.