700,000 member hip hop caucus supports new movie

700,000 member hip hop caucus supports new movie
2011-04-23
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Discovery Communications’ Planet Green is airing a one-hour documentary on the environmental leadership of Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr, one of the nation’s most compelling contemporary civil rights leaders. The film, titled ‘HIP HOP REV’, (www.HipHopRev.com) captures a stunning but often unseen side to environmental activism. HIP HOP REV premieres on PLANET GREEN on Saturday, April 23 at 4pm ET.

“I am truly grateful for this tremendous opportunity to be the subject of Planet Green’s documentary. I love that the audience will see what I see every day, the brilliance and beauty of young people of color fighting to save our planet,” said Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. “I hope this film helps more people understand that when you sacrifice for what you believe in, there are hardships, but those hardships are nothing compared to the blessings that ultimately come to you and your community.”

HIP HOP REV is a one year journey where the cameras capture the highs and lows of Rev Yearwood’s efforts to involve urban communities in climate activism and green economy solutions. Rev Yearwood, who is President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus, is seen launching environmental initiatives at the West Wing of the White House and the steps of Capitol Hill, demonstrating his political savvy and influence. The documentary also shows Rev Yearwood in his home state of Louisiana, leading the 5th Anniversary Annual Commemoration March for Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. A backbone to the film is him and his team embarking on the Hip Hop Caucus Clean Energy Bus Tour which traveled to nine different cities and Historically Black Colleges/Universities in seven days.

"Witnessing the power and influence of Rev Yearwood and the Hip Hop Caucus was amazing and very moving,” said Jon-Barrie Waddell, Executive Producer and Director of the film. “The Hip Hop Caucus’ campaigns earn Rev Yearwood huge respect from a wide circle of people, from the young man on the street to top Hip Hop artists and politicians. Our documentary captures the start of a long, uphill journey as Rev Yearwood continues his tireless fight to empower those worst hit by the environmental crisis.”

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