Say My Name

Young Female Hip Hop and R&B Artists

In a hip-hop world dominated by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of SAY MY NAME speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female MCs.

SAY MY NAME takes viewers on a vibrant tour of urban culture and musical movement, from hip hop's birthplace in the Bronx, to grime on London's Eastside, to Philly, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and L.A., and points in between. Featuring interviews and musical performances from a diverse cast of women that includes Remy Ma, Rah Digga, Jean Grae, Erykah Badu, Estelle, as well as newcomers Chocolate Thai, Invincible and Miz Korona, this powerful documentary delves into the amazing personal stories of women balancing professional dreams with the stark realities of poor urban communities, race, sexism, and motherhood.

Official Selection at the SXSW Film Festival. Jury Award Winner at the Word Beats & Life Film Festival.

"A compelling documentary on women in hip-hop...rarely didactic and never plodding or obvious...a joy to watch." - Leonard Pierce, A.V. Club