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Love Beats Rhymes (2017)

R | | Drama , Musical | 1 December 2017 (USA)
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When struggling rapper Coco (Azealia Banks) enrolls in a poetry class, she thinks her rhymes will impress her teacher, Professor Dixon (Jill Scott). Instead, Dixon challenges Coco to seek ... See full summary »

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RZA

Writers:

Nicole Asher, Nicole Jefferson Asher (as Nicole Jefferson)

Stars:

Common, John David Washington, Hana Mae Lee | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Common ... Coltrane
John David Washington ... Mahlik
Hana Mae Lee ... Julie
Method Man ... Ref
Lorraine Toussaint ... Nichelle
Arjun Gupta ... Naveen
Daniella De Jesús ... Tomboyish Latina (as Daniella De Jesus)
Lucien Laviscount ... Derek
Jill Scott ... Professor Dixon
Esperanza Spalding ... Herself
Mary Christina Brown ... Sapphire
Craig muMs Grant ... MuMs da Schemer
Jeremie Harris ... Matt
Azealia Banks Azealia Banks ... Coco
Jin Au-Yeung ... Jin (as Jin Auyeung)
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When struggling rapper Coco (Azealia Banks) enrolls in a poetry class, she thinks her rhymes will impress her teacher, Professor Dixon (Jill Scott). Instead, Dixon challenges Coco to seek real meaning in her lyrics, setting her on a journey of discovery that takes her through rap clubs and poetry slams, leading her to find her true voice - and true love - in this uplifting movie costarring Lucien Laviscount. Written by Lionsgate

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poetry | college | rap | See All (3) »

Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Rated R for language and some sexual material | See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 December 2017 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

It Doesn't Have to Rhyme See more »

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Codeblack Films,Lionsgate,Spoken Productions See more »
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Color

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2.35 : 1
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Azealia Banks cancelled parts of her tour to have time to film the movie. See more »

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Loved it
29 December 2017 | by jeanmarccamilleri – See all my reviews

Love this film, azealia is pure talent and has great potential.
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