Word is Bond (2017)

6.6/10 • 88 min • Documentary

Overview

This documentary ﬁlm examines the transformative power of lyrics in the world of hip-hop music. Through dynamic archival footage, in-depth interviews and excursions with artists like Nas, Tech9, J Cole, Rapsody and Anderson. Paak, the film explores the many dimensions that hip-hop poetics occupy.

Cast

Nas

Big Daddy Kane

Jadakiss

Rakim

Styles P

J. Cole

Brother Ali

Tech N9ne

Royce da 5′9

Rhymefest

Killer Mike

El-P

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