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201923 minPG-13documentary

Cypher Tlx Rap And Migration

201923 minPG-13documentary

Four rappers from southern Tlaxcala perform in a freestyle rap circle, using hip hop to express their experiences with migration and violence.

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Miguel Minor Serrano

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Four rappers from southern Tlaxcala perform in a freestyle rap circle, using hip hop to express their experiences with migration and violence.

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Miguel Minor Serranodirector

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Four rappers from southern Tlaxcala perform in a freestyle rap circle. They share their experiences of migration and the impact it has had on their lives. The backdrop is the 4th metropolitan zone, known for human trafficking. The documentary runs for 23 minutes and captures how hip hop became a form of expression amid violence. Through their music, the rappers reflect on their struggles and aspirations in a challenging environment.

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