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Nerdcore Rising (2008)

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Born out of the internet, nerdcore hip-hop is a genre of music created by computer-obsessed geeks. In this documentary, filmmaker Negin Farsad explores the musical phenomenon in which rappers boast not about money and cars, but Magic: The Gathering and internet porn addiction. With appearances by such nerdcore mainstays as MC Frontalot and MC Chris, this film offers an entertaining look at a rapidly expanding musical subculture. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Unrated, 1 hr. 22 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary

Directed By: Negin Farsad , Kim Gatewood

In Theaters: Mar 9, 2008 Wide

On DVD: Sep 15, 2009

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Hilarious and delightful.

February 9, 2009 Full Review Source: Salon.com

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Andrew O'Hehir

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None of this is especially new, but the band members are funny enough to keep you interested, especially if you like group Wookie imitations.

April 17, 2008 Full Review Source: Cinematical

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Jette Kernion

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My friend and I watched this in hopes that it would be a documentary about the genre of Nerdcore and how it is a growing little genre and the culture around it. Maybe it would be funny too! Nope! It's about just one nerdcore rapping trying to turn it into a viable career. FAT CHANCE BUDDY! Your audience is custom

January 17, 2012

Kenny Scheck

As a person into a lot of stuff still on the fringes of societal acceptance, I have to almost admit to being slightly embarrassed at how many of the various pop culture references I 'got' in various nerdcore raps. At a certain point you have to just think "wow, what a fucking dork I am", but it's definitely very

September 11, 2011