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202069 minGdocumentary

The Rap Heart

202069 minGdocumentary

Chipinkos reflects on his life and career as a rap artist, sharing personal challenges and encounters through unconventional visuals and voiceover narration.

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Chipinkos reflects on his life and career as a rap artist, sharing personal challenges and encounters through unconventional visuals and voiceover narration.

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Amin Chipinkosdirector

Amin Chipinkoswriter

Amin Chipinkoscast

Rezo Gabuniacast

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Chipinkos reflects on his life and career in "The Rap Heart," a 69-minute documentary released in 2020. The film presents his autobiography through a series of unconventional shots and a stark black and white aesthetic. Voiceover narration accompanies the visuals, detailing the challenges he faced and the people he encountered along the way. The documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the world of this rap artist, diverging from traditional cinematic styles.

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