Summaries

African Underground: Democracy in Dakar is about hip-hop youth and politics in Dakar Senegal. The film follows rappers, DJs, journalists, professors and people on the street at the time before during and after the controversial 2007 presidential election in Senegal and examines hip-hop's role on the political process. Originally shot as a seven part documentary mini-series released via the internet - the documentary bridges the gap between hip-hop activism, video journalism and documentary film and explores the role of youth and musical activism on the political process.—Ben Herson

Details

Keywords
  • democracy
  • hip hop
  • youth culture
  • dakar senegal
Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 22, 2007
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English French Wolof
Filming locations Dakar, Senegal
Production companies Nomadic Wax Sol Productions Foundation

Box office

Budget $20000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 9m
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