Marie Michael Library

Title

United States of Africa

Length

75 min.

File No

569

Format

DVD

Description

This film follow African hip hop pioneer Didier Awadi as he creates an album that pays tribute to the great black revolutionary leaders. His journey takes him to more than forty countries and results in a reflection on the power of music and the need for political change.  This video portrays a continent whose politically aware youth is refusing to accept the role of victim.