The pursuit of greatness (2022)
In 2018, hip hop officially became the most popular musical genre in the United States. But what is it about hip hop that draws people young and old to hip hop music, culture and lifestyle? And what does it take to make it in the hop hop industry today?
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French Filmmaker Asri Bendacha and American aspiring rapper Jon Rise embark on the road trip of a lifetime, from LA to Houston, Atlanta to Miami, sharing one car but on parallel journeys. While Jon Rise is struggling to make it in the music industry, Asri Bendacha explores the evolution of hip hop in the digital era.
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Follow this unique duo in their pursuit of greatness.
70 min | English | Followasri Director: Asri Bendacha
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( 2018 )
After hearing that some people get paid $5000 for posting a picture on Instagram, broke and out of work director, Asri Bendacha sets out on a journey to become a social media influencer and get as many followers as he can on Instagram. Little does he know that the path to fame and fortune on social media is not what it seems.
84 min | English | Followasri Director: Asri Bendacha