Hip-Hop and the White House
Unveils the transformative fifty-year history of a world-changing culture, illustrating hip-hop's journey from outsider status to the pinnacle of power. This documentary showcases the pivotal contributions of artists who created some of the most powerful political songs of all time and explores the experiences of rappers who interacted with presidents and performed inside the world's most famous residence. Starting from the blighted neighborhoods that created the culture as a result of oppressive presidential policies, this film describes the complex web of influence, culture and celebrity that is now a permanent feature of American politics.
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Jesse Washington
Director
Bill Clinton
as
Self - 42nd President of the United States
Donald Trump
as
Self - 45th President of the United States
Jesse Jackson
as
Self - Civil Rights Activist
Ice Cube
as
Self - Hip-Hop Artist
