From Executive Producer Bruce Willis, "The Hip Hop Project" is the dynamic and inspirational story of a group of New York City teenagers who transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and personal discovery. The film traces the evolution of the Hip Hop Project, an award-winning outreach program created by Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager turned youth mentor. During four years of collaboration, the group produced a powerful and thought-provoking album that provides a revealing look at their lives. In contrast to all the negative attention focused on hip hop and rap music, this is a story of hope, healing and the realization of dreams.

Shot almost entirely on film over the course of four years, "The Hip Hop Project" is a visually compelling movie that captures the incredible journey of the young people. Their music, heard throughout the film, is vibrant, emotionally raw and riveting.

Inspired by the teenagers' mission to heal themselves and their community, Pressure Point Films is donating all of its net profits from the film to non-profit arts organizations working with underserved children and teens, and to a scholarship fund benefiting the students of the Hip Hop Project.

Directed by
Matt Ruskin

Cast
Chris "Kazi" Rolle - Himself
Diana "Princess" Lemon - Herself
Russell Simmons - Himself
Sway - Himself
Robin "Kheperah" Kearse
Christopher "Cannon" Mapp
Bruce Willis - Himself

Production Co.
Pressure Point Films

Produced by
Bruce Willis
Scott Rosenberg
Matt Ruskin

Studio
ThinkFilm

Writer
Scott Rosenberg

Music
Third Person
Lord Relic
Nas 550
Dr Holmes
Yolanda Ferraloro
Chris "Kazi" Rolle