Rapture

Rapture

TV-MA 2018 · 1 season · 8 eps · ★ 5.6 · Documentary

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Groundbreaking artists share their life stories in this vibrant documentary series that captures hip-hop's impact on global culture.

Directed by Sacha Jenkins

Network: Netflix

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