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Friday, Apr 25, 2008 11:59 PM
Investigates the often-amusing genre of Nerdcore Hip-Hop. Includes interviews with MC Frontalot, artist/producer Prince Paul, Jello Biafra, comedian Brian Posehn, Tycho and Gabe of Penny Arcade, and Weird Al Yankovic.
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80 minutes
Directed by: Negin Farsad
East Coast Premiere
Presented by ITA Software
"(MC) Frontalot raps about all the things I care about, like 'Magic the Gathering' and Internet-porn addiction."
- a Nerdcore fan
To the untrained eye, Damian Hess may appear to be a run-of-the-mill, 32-year-old Caucasian geek; but Hess's alter ego is none other than MC Frontalot, "The Godfather of Nerdcore Hip Hop." With a funky, live rhythm section and some damned freaky dance moves, Frontalot--bedecked in oversized glasses, sensible slacks, and a tie--is at the forefront of a new generation of rappers whose lyrics speak to the hearts of a musically disenfranchised and often overlooked group: nerds.
NERDCORE RISING follows Frontalot and his band as they nervously embark on their first national tour, ready to rock the nation dweeb-style and meet the geeky--yet genuine--fans who drive countless hours to attend their gigs. Along the way, the film examines the impact of the Internet on remapping the road to music celebrity. It also debates the validity of Nerdcore as a genre, with input from celebrities including hip-hop artist/producer Prince Paul, the Dead Kennedys' Jello Biafra, comedian Brian Posehn, Tycho and Gabe of Penny Arcade, and (naturally) Weird Al Yankovic.
Director Negin Farsad brings her comedic sensibility to this work; she has been a stand-up comedienne for more than a decade and is a producer/director of the Comedy Central Web series, The Watch List.
-Erin Amar
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