As We Speak
Directed by J.M. Harper6.087%73%6.3
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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- Kevin WardJuly 2, 2025An 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.
As We Speak Trivia
As We Speak was released on February 23, 2024.
As We Speak was directed by J.M. Harper.
As We Speak has a runtime of 1h 35m.
As We Speak was produced by Sam Bisbee, Peter Cambor, J.M. Harper, Sam Widdoes.
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.
The key characters in As We Speak are Self (Kemba), Self (Killer Mike), Self (Bun B).
As We Speak is rated TV-MA.
As We Speak is a Documentary, Music film.
As We Speak has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10.