Hip Hop is a cultural movement of black urban youth. As a constantly
evolving form of self- expression and social reflection of contemporary urban life, it is rooted in the
oral tradition of African-American story telling.
Since the inception of Hip Hop, women DJ's have been vital participants in the
construction and development of this international musical genre. Mistress X will document this untold
story, spotlighting women hip-hop artists and their unique contribution to the musical form as they operate
and contend with a predominantly male-dominated multi-million dollar industry.
While excavating the history of unsung women dj's and charting the course of the
hip hop movement from a gendered point of view, Mistress X seeks to provide an uncensored platform
for these underground and mainstream women artists who have been transforming their self-images within
the mainstream global Hip Hop movement. |
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Director:
Dante Kaba
Producer:
Brian Jones
Cast:
DJ Jazzy Joyce, DJ Beverly Bond, DJ Shortee, DJ K Sly, DJ EQUE
Run Time: 74 minutes
www.mixtressx.com |
