Rappin'

Year of Publication
1985
Publication Type
Screenplay
Language
English
Contributors Author: Adam Friedman
Author: Robert J. Litz
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Abstract
Aspiring rapper John “Rappin’” Hood (Mario Van Peebles) tries to save his blighted, North Side neighborhood from a greedy developer.
Notes
The movie was filmed in Pittsburgh's Manchester, Mt. Washington, Downtown, and Strip District neighborhoods. The film also stars Tasia Valenza and Charles Flohe. Eriq La Salle has a supporting role and Ice-T makes an uncredited appearance.
Author Biography
Adam Friedman is a producer, director, and writer with over 30 years of experience in film and television. Robert J. Litz (1950-2012), born in Cleveland and educated at Boston University and Harvard, was a playwright who also wrote and produced television.
Time
1980s
Published
unpublished
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