This Is the Life
2008
⭐5.8(8 votes)
1h 37m
DocumentaryMusic
Overview
In 1989, a collective of young hip hop artists gathered at a health food café in South Central Los Angeles. Their mandate? To reject gang culture and expand the musical boundaries of hip hop. DuVernay's documentary chronicles the historic legacy of the Good Life Cafe — the open mic nights that became an L.A. institution, the eclectic array of talented young MCs that emerged there, the alternative hip hop movement they developed, and their worldwide influence on the artform.
About This Is the Life
This Is the Life (2008) is a Documentary, Music film that follows in 1989, a collective of young hip hop artists gathered at a health food café in South Central Los Angeles. Their mandate? To reject gang culture and expand the musical boundaries of hip hop. DuVernay's documentary chronicles the historic legacy of the Good Life Cafe — the open mic nights that became an L.A. institution, the eclectic array of talented young MCs that emerged there, the alternative hip hop movement they developed, and their worldwide influence on the artform. This Is the Life is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 8 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
