Music ·Documentary · United States of America · 2011 · 1h 37m

Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

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Director
Michael Rapaport
Cast
Mary J. Blige as Self Common as Self Q-Tip as Self Michael Rapaport as Self Phife Dawg as Self Yasiin Bey as Self
Crew
Robert Benavides — Director of Photography Robert Benavides — Producer Debra Koffler — Producer Edward Parks — Producer Frank Mele — Producer
Synopsis

Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.

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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Michael Rapaport Director Robert Benavides Director of Photography Robert Benavides Producer Debra Koffler Producer Edward Parks Producer Frank Mele Producer
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