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Jesus Walks, by Kanye West

Music documentary series. In an era of excess, a Christian rap song challenges the Church and changes ideals about religion and rap music.

Documentary series that focuses, in each episode, on a groundbreaking hip-hop song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture.

From the early hip-hop battles to verses that sparked hope and inspired change, watch artists deconstruct their composition, revisit the impact the song had on them personally and dissect the socio-economic and cultural conditions that inspired each landmark work and gave voice to a generation.

The first episode features Kanye West's Christian rap song Jesus Walks, which challenged the Church and changed ideals about religion and rap music.

40 minutes

Last on

Sun 31 Jan 2021 00:05

Music Played

  • Ye

    I'll Fly Away

Credits

Role Contributor
Executive Producer Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson
Executive Producer Tariq 'Black Thought' Trotter
Executive Producer Shawn Gee
Executive Producer Alex Gibney

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