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DEAD PREZ DOCUMENTARY HONORED: Atlanta Hip Hop Festival gives props to film promoting social awareness.
*"Dead Prez: It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop," the new feature-length concert film from rap group dead prez, was honored with the "Revolutionary Spirit" Award at this year's Atlanta HipHop Film Festival (AHHFF) Awards event held Sunday at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
The award, which recognizes a film or artist for using hip hop to promote social change, was presented following the premiere of the movie, a Starz InBlack Original Production due to premiere on the network Friday, June 9 at 10 p.m. As previously reported, the film brings attention to the inadequacies of the public education system, minority entrepreneurship, and social revolution.
"So many of our biggest stars seem to care more about materialism than about the needs of our community," said Kamel Jacot-Bell, owner of the Bay Area-based Ankh Marketing who accepted the award on the group’s behalf. "dead prez' music is a refreshing alternative to what's on the airwaves today in hip hop. They have more important items on their agenda. They believe that 'music is a vehicle for freedom.' It is their mission, they have said, to provide 'a voice for the voiceless.' In fact, their agenda perfectly reflects the name of their film: 'Dead Prez: It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop.'"
Now in its second year, the Atlanta HipHop Film Festival showcased 35 independent films over three days. The festival also featured informative panels and workshops for established and aspiring members of the recording arts and film industries.
Other AHHFF honorees this year included Lauryn Hill, LL Cool J, Ice-T, and F. Gary Gray.
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