American RapStar + Live Q&A (Screening Series 2021)

9036 Wilshire Boulevard,Beverly Hills CA 90211

02 July, 2021

Description

IndieScene presents this film as part of our Screening Series to support the 2020 SXSW films & filmmakers canceled due to the pandemic. The Film: (Documentary) A new scene of troubled, lo-fi young rappers have emerged from Trump’s America, utilizing the SoundCloud streaming platform to quickly become the most culturally disruptive force in hip hop, shocking the world with their rambunctious antics, prescription drug use, facial tattoos, and rebellious punk energy. What do these newly minted millionaire artists say about the state of youth culture today and the future of the music streaming economy? We examine the SoundCloud rap scene’s biggest stars from within the culture as well placing them in the broader musical context in an attempt to understand how we arrived here and where we are headed. ** Q&A featuring director Justin Staple #americanrapstar #ScreeningSeries2021 "...a wonderful job of peeling back their layers to reveal artists often defined by pain or loss." - doc weekly FAQs: This event will follow current COVID-19 guidelines for county, state, and federal safety. All attendees shall understand and acknowledge this. In respect of the pandemic situation, we strongly suggest that attendees are either fully vaccinated or have tested negative within 72 hours of the event’s start time. As a precaution, and in compliance with the theaters’ request, we do require everyone to wear masks while in the lobby and social areas outside the auditoriums. This is a requirement whether you are vaccinated or not.