Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop (2006) (V)

User Rating:

3.1/10   

Director:

Peter Spirer

Writers:

Baz Dreisinger (writer)
Iain Kennedy (writer)

Release Date:

27 June 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Tagline:

The Ultimate Rap Sheet

Cast

50 Cent	...	Himself
Damon Dash	...	Himself
The Game	...	Himself
Ice-T	...	Himself
Saul Williams	...	Narrator

MPAA:

Rated R for language.

Runtime:

USA:88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R

Company:

QD3 Entertainment

Interesting insight into the NYPD

As a non-hip hop aficionado, I still found this a compelling film. I watch these types of documentaries to help me understand the music and look for the meaning behind the words. This film gives insight into the New York Police Department and how they targeted or profiled rappers. I think it was initial to be of help in compromising situations, but ultimately became something more negative. What do the cops really think and feel about that world? What ever they "say," actions speak louder than words. Look inside their binder at all the faces and names we hear about on the radio and TV, and hear what the NYPD doesn't want you to know. You can't get anymore real than this.