Young Roots, Deep Rhymes: a film about Priest

We’re excited for you to see our new film highlighting the story of Priest, a 14 year old Rapper and Hip Hop artist from North Minneapolis. Priest recorded his first song at the age of 9, released a five song EP when he was 10, and released his first full album at the age of 12. His music has been highlighted by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and he has performed 100 times nationwide. Priest is an inspiration to many young artists and youth, but especially “Black Boys,” (the title of one of his songs). As a young African American artist, Priest is a role model who is calling youth to have pride in who they are and where they came from. His message is, “you are never too young to make a difference!”

November 7th Premiere Now Online Zoom Format

NEW FORMAT!

Due to COVID on the rise in Minneapolis and two members of our film crew being exposed to COVID, we will be doing an exclusive first viewing of the film here!!


Space is limited to 100, so RSVP and get zoom link at the FaceBook event HERE.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”

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