Letter to the President
Thomas Gibson
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Plot Summary
Documentary filmmaker Thomas Gibson directed this investigation into the rise of the Republican right wing in America, and how this has impacted the African-American community. Letter to the President explores the different way in which the policies Reagan and Bush administrations have damaged the lives of black youth, from the government-approved distribution of crack cocaine in inner-city neighborhoods to economic policies that have widened the divide between the rich and the poor. Gibson's film also parallels this phenomenon with the rise of rap and hip-hop music, and how these styles have provided a voice for disenfranchised youth. Letter to the President includes interviews with KRS-One, 50 Cent, Damon Dash, Ghostface Killah, Dick Gregory, Amiri Baraka, and many more; Snoop Dogg narrates.
Credits
Director
- Thomas Gibson
Screenwriters
- Thomas Gibson
- Sharmilia Ariathurai
Producers
- Thomas Gibson
- Quincy D. Jones III
- Trinh T. Banh
- Trinh T. Banh
Customer Reviews
well done.
This is an excellent documentary. If you teach any type of youth/adult sociology, history, or hip-hop class I would recommend screening this film as part of the curriculum. It will present and provoke some interesting questions and discussion.
Are serious?
What the hell is wrong with this guy
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