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.
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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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