"What you say--and how you say it--means everything." 10 November 2017 Factual 88 mins
This documentary film examines the transformative power of lyrics in the world of hip-hop music. Through dynamic archival footage, in-depth interviews and excursions with artists like Nas, Tech9, J Cole, Rapsody and Anderson. Paak, the film explores the many dimensions that hip-hop poetics occupy.
Watch the official Word is Bond 2017 trailer in HD below.
Nas as Self
Big Daddy Kane as Self
Jadakiss as Self
Rakim as Self
Styles P as Self
J. Cole as Self
Rapsody as Self
Brother Ali as Self
Slug as Self
Tech N9ne as Self
Fashawn as Self
Royce da 5′9 as Self
Rhymefest as Self
Killer Mike as Self
El-P as Self
Sacha Jenkins Director
United States 16 February 2018
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