Real to Reel demonstrates the power of Hip Hop culture and
community as a positive social change force from a local to global
perspective through a three-day interactive multimedia showcase of
grassroots urban arts culture and activism at the 206 Zulu 5th
Anniversary.
MISSION
Real to Reel spotlights living legends, pioneers,
innovators and emerging stars in the local Hip Hop movement, from the
sectors of education, youth service, activism, and artistry, while
spreading awareness on Hip Hop's rich legacy as a global force of
positive social change.
In recent years, Hip Hop Culture has been rapidly evolving into a
powerful force for transformative change in the sectors of education,
youth service and leadership development, community organizing and
activism. Locally, community organizations ranging from C.A.R.A., El
Centro de la Raza's Hope for Youth, Umoja Peace Center, Youth Speaks,
Pinay Sa, Power of Hope, Think Big Foundation, Seattle Hip Hop Youth
Council, W.A.P.I.F.A.S.A., and more are regularly utilizing Hip Hop as
a centralizing cultural platform in their youth programming. Hip Hop's
effectiveness as a sociopolitical-economic lens has strengthened its
presence in academic institutions, sprouting Hip Hop student groups at
Seattle Central Community College, University of Washington, Seattle
University, and Highline Community College. More importantly, these
threads of movement are finding synergy with similar motions across
the nation and globe.
Despite this, the most visible images of Hip Hop in popular culture
and mass media still disproportionately reflect detrimental,
commercially-driven, commodified aspects of Hip Hop music, while
grassroots voices of Hip Hop artists, activists, and educators, many
of them young, low-income, and people of color, remain
underrepresented, even within their own backyards. "Real to Reel,"
aims to spread awareness and build cross-cultural, multigenerational
understanding by giving these voices a platform to be heard, and
inviting the broader Seattle community to participate in the dialogue.
Moreover, by unifying and engaging various grassroots communities
under independent media production from a Hip Hop perspective, "Real
to Real" promotes media literacy, collective action, and
self-determination amongst youth of all backgrounds.
Bringing Hip-Hop Back To The Hood: Seattle Grassroots Organizing Shorts 4:00-5:30pm Umojafest Peace Center presents two short films documenting the front lines of Hip Hop activism and youth empowerment locally. This presentation takes you to the heart of issues impacting Seattle young people from their own perspectives, and shows how Hip Hop is a formative force in stopping the violence in our communities. Includes panel with surprise guest moderator.
Masizakhe, Let Us Build Together 6:00-8:00pm Masizakhe (South Africa/US) explores the role of art, social activism and Hip-Hop in education and
presents students, teachers, artists and principals working to support
each other while re-establishing individual and cultural identities.
This is an important and inspiring film that demonstrates that Hip-Hop
is a global culture committed to peace and youth liberation. The film
features South African spoken word artists and hip hop groups like
Ghetto Youth Uprising. Includes Q&A with producers.
Coolout TV Presents "What is 206 Zulu?" 2:30-3:30pm Producer and Seattle Hip Hop Historian Georgio Brown provides a glimpse of the organization, community outreach, shows, and artistic expression of 206 Zulu, Seattle's branch of Hip Hop's oldest cultural institution. Performances by Khingz, Gabriel Teodros, Step Cousins, interviews, and more.
A Beautiful One Man Show 3:30-4:30pm Internationally known for his
charismatic style and finesse, Free has the heart of a true B-boy and
the taste for all flavors of music and all forms of dance. As a
founding member of Circle of Fire, one of the most innovative and
influential dance groups, Free the SoulShifter, in this self-titled
debut, quenches your thirst for style, originality and an honest
expression of self. With this beautiful one man show, Free takes you
on a journey of floor rocking, soul shifting, and rhythm riding in order to shine new light on the art of dance. Includes Q&A with filmmaker.
MONDAY, 16th Held at HIDMO in the Central District
2000 S. Jackson St. (20th & Jackson), Seattle, WA 98144 MAP
206HipHopumentary 4:00-6:00pm
A youth-produced documentary dedicated to the life and legacy of 206 Hip Hop, created by the Multi-Media Center's Kejona Mazadi Youth Coalition, whose mission is to use computers, cameras and music to increase the academic, employment and entrepreneurial skills and opportunities of Nubian people. Includes panel discussion.
Coolout TV 6:00-8:00pm
This presentation spotlights Seattle youth leadership and artistic excellence. Come see the future of Seattle Hip Hop and the people taking it there. Featuring Youngstown Crump competition, Seattle Hip Hop Youth Council performances and interviews, teaching artist Laura "Piece" Kelley Jahn and more.
