About this movie
In 1989, a collective of young hip hop artists gathered at a health food café in South Central Los Angeles. Their mandate? To reject gang culture and expand the musical boundaries of hip hop. DuVernay's documentary chronicles the historic legacy of the Good Life Cafe — the open mic nights that became an L.A. institution, the eclectic array of talented young MCs that emerged there, the alternative hip hop movement they developed, and their worldwide influence on the artform.
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Quick facts
Year
2008
Runtime
1h 37m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.8/10
Votes
8
Genre
Documentary, Music
Director
Language
EN
Cast
hip-hop
improvisation
woman director
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Questions about This Is the Life
How long is This Is the Life?
This Is the Life has a runtime of 1h 37m (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed This Is the Life?
This Is the Life was directed by Ava DuVernay and released in 2008.
What genre is This Is the Life?
This Is the Life is a Documentary, Music film (2008).
Who stars in This Is the Life?
The cast of This Is the Life includes Abstract Rude, Big Al, Busdriver, Chali 2na, Cut Chemist.
What is the TMDB rating for This Is the Life?
This Is the Life has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 8 votes.
