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CHAAW: Chapter 1

Original title: CHAAW: Chapter 1 (A Celebration of Hip Hop & the story of Africa)
  • 2023
  • R
  • 1h 12m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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CHAAW: Chapter 1 (2023)
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Five interconnected stories highlighting victims of injustice through Biz Markie's beatboxing and rhymes. Impact of injustice on individuals, families, and communities.Five interconnected stories highlighting victims of injustice through Biz Markie's beatboxing and rhymes. Impact of injustice on individuals, families, and communities.Five interconnected stories highlighting victims of injustice through Biz Markie's beatboxing and rhymes. Impact of injustice on individuals, families, and communities.

  • Director
    • Eric S. Orr
  • Writer
    • Eric S. Orr
  • Stars
    • Biz Markie
    • Big Daddy Kane
    • Traci Braxton
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    450
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    • Director
      • Eric S. Orr
    • Writer
      • Eric S. Orr
    • Stars
      • Biz Markie
      • Big Daddy Kane
      • Traci Braxton
    • 1User review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Biz Markie
    Biz Markie
    • Biz
    Big Daddy Kane
    Big Daddy Kane
    • Renaissance Man
    Traci Braxton
    Traci Braxton
    • Minister Florence
    BernNadette Stanis
    BernNadette Stanis
    • Aunt Thelma
    Riley Knoxx
    • Africa
    Richard Lawson
    Richard Lawson
    • Chief of Police
    Siliek Wynder
    Siliek Wynder
    • JD
    Damani D. Sease
    Damani D. Sease
    • Jules
    Jennifer Dong
    Jennifer Dong
    • China
    Jordan Nancarrow
    Jordan Nancarrow
    • Hector
    Simonna
    Simonna
    • Ardnas
    Andrea Ngjela
    • Wesley
    Eric S. Orr
    Eric S. Orr
    • John Ermias
    Ricky Low
    Ricky Low
    • Amad
    Maylyn Atkinson
    • Inmate
    Brianna Hum
    Brianna Hum
    • Charlene
    Robbie DeRaffele
    • Officer Kent
    Dave Jia
    Dave Jia
    • Chris
    • Director
      • Eric S. Orr
    • Writer
      • Eric S. Orr
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    8movma-90057

    Good movie

    This was a good Hip-Hop movie. Biz Markie one of my favs. The movie has some kept my interest from the beginning all the way till the end. Loved the story of the Trans gender....... However I didn't like how the cops were shown a bad light. My Dad was a cop, my uncle was a cop I have a bias soft spot for law enforcement. They risk there lives everyday to protect and serve the community. Mistakes happen with Doctors, lawyers, farmers but a light is shined on cops when one bad apple spoils the bunch. BLM, The government painting the streets... like really????? What does painting the streets going to do? All Lives Matter!

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      Eric Orr came up with the title CHAAW while applying to background castings (Chinese, Hispanic, African American, White) "CHAAW". Devoted his first feature film to having a diverse cast and crew.

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    • Release date
      • August 11, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Eric Orr Story Productions
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      1 hour 12 minutes
    • Color
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