Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest
January 2011
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Ben Sachs
This authorized documentary is more of a celebration of the legendary Queens quartet than a serious exploration of their art. But considering how brilliant they were at their peak, it's hard to...
Roger Moore
Rapaport gets at the dynamics of a group that struggles even now to get along well enough to get paid - again.
Kevin C. Johnson
Despite accusations of nearly succumbing to spotlighting beefs over beats, the film comes off as an honest representation of a great group that's not to be forgotten.
Jennie Punter
A combination of timing, access, a visual aesthetic that reflects ATCQ's Afrocentric "surface philosophy" (as the crew's look is described) and, most importantly, story-conscious editing elevates...
Randy Cordova
Thanks to a particularly even-handed job by director Michael Rapaport, the story emerges as compelling, even for non-fans in the audience.
Adam Graham
The movie gets the beats and rhymes down pat, but the life part is a little messy. Oh well, two out of three ain't bad.
Critic reviews
Ben Sachs
This authorized documentary is more of a celebration of the legendary Queens quartet than a serious exploration of their art. But considering how brilliant they were at their peak, it's hard to...
Roger Moore
Rapaport gets at the dynamics of a group that struggles even now to get along well enough to get paid - again.
Kevin C. Johnson
Despite accusations of nearly succumbing to spotlighting beefs over beats, the film comes off as an honest representation of a great group that's not to be forgotten.
Jennie Punter
A combination of timing, access, a visual aesthetic that reflects ATCQ's Afrocentric "surface philosophy" (as the crew's look is described) and, most importantly, story-conscious editing elevates...
Randy Cordova
Thanks to a particularly even-handed job by director Michael Rapaport, the story emerges as compelling, even for non-fans in the audience.
Adam Graham
The movie gets the beats and rhymes down pat, but the life part is a little messy. Oh well, two out of three ain't bad.
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Cast and credits
Actors | Mos Def, Jarobi White, Michael Rapaport, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife Dawg, Pharrell Williams |
Producers | Michael Rapaport, Robert Benavides, Edward Parks, Eric Matthies, Frank Mele, Debra Koffler |
Director | Michael Rapaport |
Writers | No Writer Credited |
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English
Run time
97 minutes
Rating
R
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