Women and the Illadelph

The Bryn Mawr Film Institute will screen Scene Not Heard: Women in Philadelphia Hip-Hop this Wednesday night at 7:30. A documentary brought to life by Maori Karmael Holmes of Black Lily fame, the film examines the unique place of women in the local hip-hop scene and the special challenges they face in a culture that doesn't always appreciate a strong female voice. The "cast" includes favorites Floetry, Bahamadia, and Lady B; there's also some rare performance footage; and we hear Michele Byrd-McPhee of Montäzh (a group of whom Phillyist is very fond--first date with the husband doncha know) drops some insight as well. Ursula Rucker's even in there; the thing's chock full of delightfulness!

Phillyist would also like to take this opportunity to mention the upcoming Black Lily Film and Music Festival on May 4-6, this year housed at the Painted Bride. This is the first year the festival includes film, and we're hoping Scene Not Heard will be there, for those non-intrepid souls who don't get out to catch it this Wednesday. Getting to the BMFI is a snap, though: by car, just hop on Lancaster; by public transit, take the R5 practically to the theater's door.

Scene Not Heard: Women in Philadelphia Hip-Hop
Bryn Mawr Film Institute (824 W. Lancaster Avenue)
Wed, 3/7/07, 7:30PM
610.527.9898
$8.75 general admission, $6 for seniors, $4.50 for members, and free for students

Image Credit: Flickr user Haysie1