A Lovely Day
Synopsis
Nine young individuals in East Oakland participate in a hip hop workshop that uses music as a tool for self-expression and mental health support.
Synopsis
Payton Carter, founder of the Oakland High School hip hop club, leads a workshop for nine students in East Oakland. Under the guidance of director Kerri Gawryn, the participants engage in music creation as a means of self-expression. They share personal stories and confront challenges in their community. The program, Beats Rhymes and Life, aims to promote mental health through hip hop. Featured students include Reginald Wilson Jr., Haniyah Muhammed, and Damonte Wilson, who use their art to connect with peers and their environment.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Payton Carter, a passionate advocate for youth expression.
- See how hip hop is used for mental health support.
- Find out what students create in the hip hop club.
Did You Know
- Payton Carter is the founder of the Oakland High School hip hop club.
- Students in the program use hip hop to promote mental health.
- The documentary mentions that people outside Oakland often only hear about violence.
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Who is the founder of the Oakland High School hip hop club?
Payton Carter is the founder of the Oakland High School hip hop club.
What is the purpose of the Beats Rhymes and Life program?
The Beats Rhymes and Life program uses hip hop as a vehicle for mental health and aims to help youth express themselves and tell their stories.
What do students chant at the beginning of the documentary?
Students chant 'Beats, rhymes, and life. Spit rhymes on mics. That's right, spit rhymes this night.'
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