Material Witness: Race, Identity and the Politics of Gangsta Rap

Synopsis

In a lecture Professor Michael Eric Dyson blends critical theory with an appreciation of popular culture, rap lyrics with classical poetry, and anecdotes of personal history with sweeping geopolitical analysis, with a focus on ‘gangsta rap’.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS (PAL available). col. 60 min.

Year of production

199

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £35.00 (inc VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Media studies

Keywords

popular culture; popular music; racial identity

Credits

Writer

Michael Eric Dyson

Cast

Michael Eric Dyson

Distributor

Name

Media Education Foundation

Email

info@mediaed.org

Web

http://www.mediaed.org External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 413 584 8500

Fax

+1 413 586 8398

Address

60 Masonic Street
Northampton
Massachusetts 01060
USA

Notes

The MEF produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical reflection on the social, political and cultural impact of the mass media, particularly in the US, with emphasis on gender, health, politics, race and commercialism. Sale on DVD.