Sara Zia Ebrahimi

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Say My Name

January 19, 2010

Say My Name
Directed by Nirit Peled
International House, 7:00PM

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“Say My Name” is a documentary directed by Nirit Peled, set in London, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. It tells the stories of female MC’s and R’n’B singers, and the women whom they inspire.

In a hip hop and R’n’B world dominated by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of Say My Name speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female emcees. This worldwide documentary takes viewers on vibrant tour of urban culture and musical movement, from hip hop’s birthplace in the Bronx, to grime on London’s Eastside and all points in between.

Featuring interviews and musical performances from a diverse cast of women including Remy Ma, Rah Digga, Jean Grae, Erykah Badu, Estelle and newcomers Chocolate Thai, Invincible and Miz Korona, this powerful documentary delves into the amazing personal stories of women balancing professional dreams with the stark realities of poor urban communities, race, sexism, and motherhood, as the more than 18 artists featured in Say My Name battle for a place in a society that creates few chances for women. From emerging artists filled with new creativity, to true pioneers like MC Lyte, Roxxanne Shante, and Monie Love, these are women turning adversity into art.

The story of the film is built around narratives from these entrepreneurs/mothers/artists who are fighting to be themselves in a society that creates few chances for women. An official Selection at SXSW Film Festival 2009, it is a Philadelphia Premiere.

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