Democracy in Dakar
Documentary exploring the role of hip-hop on politics during the 2007 Senegalese elections.
African Underground: Democracy in Dakar explores the transformative role of hip-hop on politics in Senegal, during the February 2007 presidential campaign. Originally shot as a series of shorts distributed via the Internet, it explores the boundaries of guerrilla-style film production and distribution.
http://nomadicwax.com/democracyindakar
www.africa-in-motion.org.uk
Length: 67.00 mins
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- The directors of 'The Great Dance', Craig and Damon Foster, talk about making the documentary.9.45 minsLanguage:English
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