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United States of Africa
Description
African hip hop pioneer Didier Awadi is on a quest to craft an album that pays
tribute to the great black revolutionary leaders and their struggle to realize
a dream: a united, independent Africa. In this epic musical and political
journey, Awadi visits some 40 countries to collaborate with hip hop activist
artists, including Smockey (Burkina Faso), M-1 of Dead Prez (United States)
and ZuluBoy (South Africa).
Featuring a score by Ghislain Poirier, as well as Awadi’s own songs, United
States of Africa draws the viewer into one artist’s profound
meditation on the power of music and the impact of political engagement—both
individual and collective. A hopeful and compelling portrait of a continent
whose politically aware youth is refusing to accept the role of victim, the
film is a call for Africans to rise up, take a stand and take control of their
continent and their destiny.
2011, 75 min 01 s
Awards
Cinémathèque québécoise- Critics' Choice Award
Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de Montréal
November 9 to 20 2011, Montréal - Canada
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