Name: African Underground: Democracy in Dakar
Genre: Documentary, Music

Question 1

What is African Underground: Democracy in Dakar about?

Accepted Answer

African Underground: Democracy in Dakar is a groundbreaking documentary film about hip-hop youth and politics in Dakar Senegal. The film follows rappers, DJs, journalists, professors and people on the street at the time before, during and after the controversial 2007 presidential election in Senegal and examines hip-hop’s role on the political process. Originally shot as a seven part documentary mini-series released via the internet – the documentary bridges the gap between hip-hop activism, video journalism and documentary film and explores the role of youth and musical activism on the political process.

Question 2

Who appears in African Underground: Democracy in Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Cast info is available on the title page.

Question 3

What genre is African Underground: Democracy in Dakar?

Accepted Answer

African Underground: Democracy in Dakar is listed under Documentary, Music.

Question 4

How long is African Underground: Democracy in Dakar?

Accepted Answer

African Underground: Democracy in Dakar has a runtime of 67 minutes.

Question 5

What year was African Underground: Democracy in Dakar released?

Accepted Answer

Release year is available on the title page.