Say My Name

"Women. Hip hop. Life"

Feb 13 2009 N/A 1h 13m
Documentary, Music

Debut documentary featuring a series of portraits of women in hip-hop. Say My Name offers a unique and inspiring view into the though world of hip-hop in which the portrayed women make music, search for their own voice and survive. With Erykah Badu, Estelle, Monie Love, MC Lyte, Jean Grae and many many more.

Plot

Sisters, mothers, businesswomen, music artists-in a hip hop and R'n'B industry world by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of SAY MY NAME speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female MCs. From hip hop's birthplace in the Bronx to grime on London's Eastside, emerging artists to world renowned stars like MC Lyte and Monie Love, these are women turning adversity into art.

Written by

Nirit Peled

Directed by

Nirit Peled

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
31
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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