Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

Directed by Michael Rapaport

201197 min7.2 / 10

An intimate documentary portrait of a legendary hip-hop collective navigating legacy, internal tensions, and the possibility of reunion after two decades apart.

Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.

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  • Is Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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61/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity62

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Surprise48

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Love75

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