The Truth About Irish Hip Hop (2017)
Could Ireland follow in the steps of UK hip hop, producing world-class rappers that top the charts? Ireland is renowned for its writers and poets, so why hasn’t hip hop entered the cultural mainstream here? This short documentary explores the issues surrounding rap music in Ireland and shows the wonderfully eclectic mix of artists carrying the genre forward. This film is a testament to the rise of Irish hip hop and the changing attitudes towards the once-foreign artform that is finding increasing popularity amongst a new multicultural generation.
Director: Gavin FitzGerald, Mark Hayes
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Truth About Irish Hip Hop about?
- Could Ireland follow in the steps of UK hip hop, producing world-class rappers that top the charts? Ireland is renowned for its writers and poets, so why hasn’t hip hop entered the cultural mainstream here? This short documentary explores the issues surrounding rap music in Ireland and shows the wonderfully eclectic mix of artists carrying the genre forward. This film is a testament to the rise of Irish hip hop and the changing attitudes towards the once-foreign artform that is finding increasing popularity amongst a new multicultural generation.
- Who directed The Truth About Irish Hip Hop?
- The Truth About Irish Hip Hop was directed by Gavin FitzGerald, Mark Hayes.
- How long is The Truth About Irish Hip Hop?
- The Truth About Irish Hip Hop has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is The Truth About Irish Hip Hop?
- The Truth About Irish Hip Hop is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Truth About Irish Hip Hop produced?
- The Truth About Irish Hip Hop was produced in Ireland.