Storyline
In 1989, a collective of young hip hop artists gathered at a health food café in South Central Los Angeles. Their mandate? To reject gang culture and expand the musical boundaries of hip hop. DuVernay's documentary chronicles the historic legacy of the Good Life Cafe — the open mic nights that became an L.A. institution, the eclectic array of talented young MCs that emerged there, the alternative hip hop movement they developed, and their worldwide influence on the artform.
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Cast & Crew
Abstract Rude
Self
Big Al
Self
Busdriver
Self
Chali 2na
Self
Cut Chemist
Self
Ellay Khule
Self
Fat Jack
Self
NgaFsh
Self
Tray Loc
Self
Riddlore
Self
Wreccless
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Ganjah K
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
This Is the Life was released on February 8, 2008.
The runtime of This Is the Life is 1h 37m.
This Is the Life is a Documentary, Music movie.
This Is the Life has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
This Is the Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
This Is the Life was directed by Ava DuVernay.
The main cast of This Is the Life includes Abstract Rude, Big Al, Busdriver.
This Is the Life is originally in English.