We Rock Long Distance, a film by Justin Schell, weaves together the sounds and stories of three Twin Cities hip-hop artists – M.anifest, Maria Isa, and Tou SaiKo Lee – as they journey home to Ghana, Puerto Rico, and Thailand to create unique and unexpected cross-generational collaborations. In addition to overturning dominant stereotypes and creating unexpected cross-generational connections, each of these artists are well-known for strengthening their local and global communities through their words, music, and actions. Whether founding hip-hop spaces to keep youth away from gangs or protesting unjust incarcerations half a world away, these artists harness the power of hip-hop in achieving aims of social justice.
We Rock Long Distance amplifies their stories, offering an intimate look at the process of creation while engaging artists and audiences in conversations about music, home, tradition, and family that resonate long after the recording sessions have ended and planes have left.
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