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Shot in the span of ten years, Black August Hip-Hop Project takes us to New York City, Cuba, and South Africa to raise awareness about political prisoners in the United States and abroad. The documentary features interviews with intellectuals and social activists including Assata Shakur, as well as performances by artists such as Talib Kweli, Mos Def, David Banner, Dead Prez, and Common.
A vibrant and nostalgic music documentary that explores the true beginnings of Techno Music and how young Black musicians from Detroit became the creative force behind one of the most celebrated genres in the world.
The latest Detroit Sound Project short film produced to commemorate the passing of Detroit DJ, Producer, Educator and Tastemaker – Mike Huckaby. Huckaby died in April 2020 due to complications of a stroke and Covid-19. Fellow Detroit DJ and Producer, Reggie Dokes, poetically commemorates his friend - “Huck” - in this captivating short film.
A portrait of Detroit most energetic DJ and fabled dance music curator. This was the first short film produced by the Detroit Sound Project in 2011. The four-minute short film beautifully illustrates Ester's career influences and highlights in Detroit dance music history.
One man's coming of age in the City of Lights with a soundtrack from Pianist/Compser/Arranger - Kenn Cox of the Contemporary Jazz Quartet.
