As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial Screening & Talkback
Join us on Thursday, April 4th, at the New Orleans Jazz Market for the screening of the Paramount Plus documentary, As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial, followed by an engaging talkback session that delves deep into the issues of lyrics on trial, Louisiana’s RAP Act, and the essential role of freedom of speech in the arts and legal realms.
As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial is an exploration of the weaponization of rap lyrics in the US criminal justice system. The documentary follows rap artist Kemba as he journeys through meccas of hip-hop, building the case for rap lyrics and Black artist protection via intimate conversations with rappers, academics, politicians, legal experts, and music industry executives. This film features New Orleans’ own Mac Phipps, Killer Mike, John Hamasaki, Ari Melber, Jody David Armour, and more.
📅 When: Thursday, April 4th, 6pm-8:30pm
📍 Where: The Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd,
New Orleans, LA 70113
The evening promises to comprehensively explore these critical issues, with FFL’s President & CEO, Charmel Gaulden, guiding the conversation as our moderator. Panelists include Mac Phipps, Reid Wick, and others.
Whether you're a music lover, a free speech advocate, or simply eager to learn more about the power of art in societal discourse, this event is not to be missed.
