Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and The Roku Channel.
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Where can I watch Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap in the United States?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and The Roku Channel.
Can I watch Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap for free?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, The CW, and Fandango at Home Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap stars Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem. Andy Baybutt is the director and Ice-T is the director.
How long is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).
When did Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap come out?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was released on June 15, 2012.
Which studio made Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was produced by Vivendi Entertainment in the United States and the United Kingdom.
How much did Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap make at the box office?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap grossed $288,312 worldwide.
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