As We Speak

Directed by J.M. Harper
TV-MA
2024    1h 35mDocumentary, Music
6.6
Bronx rap artist Kemba explores the growing weaponization of rap lyrics in the United States criminal justice system and abroad - revealing how law enforcement has quietly used artistic creation as evidence in criminal cases for decades.

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Cast of As We Speak

  • KembaSelf
  • Killer MikeSelf
  • Bun BSelf
  • Mac PhippsSelf
  • Glasses MaloneSelf
  • Stash PSelf
  • Ari MelberSelf
  • J.M. HarperDirector / Producer
  • Sam BisbeeProducer
  • Peter CamborProducer
  • Sam WiddoesProducer

As We Speak Ratings & Reviews

  • Kevin WardJuly 2, 2025
    An examination of how rap has been used extensively in our criminal justice system and weaponized against criminal defendants. Lyrics and prose created out of artistic expression are frequently taken as evidentiary of criminal intent or motive. The film really effectively demonstrates the inherent bias juries have when rap music is presented as evidence. Prosecutors can then leverage exorbitant costs of fighting convictions into guilty pleas. An illuminating doc worth checking out.

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