Straight from the Projects: Rappers That Live the Lyrics - Brownsville, Brooklyn
7.9
2003
0 hr 58 min
Documentary
, Music
Rap group M.O.P. gives a tour through Brownsville in Brooklyn to show where they grew up, and what inspires their music.
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- Cast：
- B-Real
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Reviews
Wonderful character development!
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It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
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Blistering performances.
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This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
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