Akira's Hip Hop Shop (2007)
Asian man. Black woman. Two people from different worlds bond over rap, food and friendship. A hip-hop "When Harry Met Sally". "Save the Last Dance" meets "Tampopo."
Director: Joseph Doughrity
Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 37 min
Release Date: June 21, 2007
Cast
- James Kyson - Akira
- Emayatzy Corinealdi - Daphne
- Madoka - Kumi
- Jason Yorrick - Jeremy
- Tysen Knight - Corey
- Kino Okubo - Mean Chef
- Junko Goda - Bad Waitress
- Nicole Fitzgerald - Kerra
- La'Tonia Brooks - Vanessa
- Hidetoshi Imura - Takeshi
Screenplay
Cinematography: John Grove, Jeff Lewis
Editing: Shola Akinnuso
Production: Lightspeed Entertainment, Daydreamer Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
california, rapper, interracial romance, racism, los angeles, california, east asian lead
More Films by Director: Joseph Doughrity
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Akira's Hip Hop Shop about?
- Asian man. Black woman. Two people from different worlds bond over rap, food and friendship. A hip-hop "When Harry Met Sally". "Save the Last Dance" meets "Tampopo."
- Who directed Akira's Hip Hop Shop?
- Akira's Hip Hop Shop was directed by Joseph Doughrity.
- Who stars in Akira's Hip Hop Shop?
- Akira's Hip Hop Shop stars James Kyson, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Madoka, Jason Yorrick, Tysen Knight, Kino Okubo.
- How long is Akira's Hip Hop Shop?
- Akira's Hip Hop Shop has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
- What genre is Akira's Hip Hop Shop?
- Akira's Hip Hop Shop is a Romance, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Akira's Hip Hop Shop produced?
- Akira's Hip Hop Shop was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Akira's Hip Hop Shop?
- The themes of Akira's Hip Hop Shop include: Social Commentary and Reflection.