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HIP-HOP: BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES is a riveting documentary that examines representations of gender roles in hip-hop and rap music through the lens of filmmaker Byron Hurt, a former college quarterback turned activist. Conceived as a “loving critique” from a self-proclaimed “hip-hop head,” Hurt examines issues of masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in today’s hip-hop culture. Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes” to have its television premiere on the PBS series Independent Lens, hosted by Terrence Howard, on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 10 p.m.

HIP-HOP: BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES, produced and directed by Byron Hurt, is a co-production of God Bless the Child Productions, Inc. and the Independent Television Service (ITVS) in association with the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC). Executive Producer is Stanley Nelson. Executive Producer for ITVS is Sally Jo Fifer. Co-producer and Editor is Sabrina Schmidt Gordon.

Info: http://www.bhurt.com/beyondBeatsAndRhymes.php