Alias
2013
Beyond typical music video images of girls, guns, and gold, Alias follows aspiring rappers trying to escape the gangster life. An in-depth look into the world of street hip-hop and the hustle known as the rap-trap. Raw and uncompromising, Alias illuminates a side of urban Canada rarely seen before.
"One of the most urgent documentaries for Toronto audiences at Hot Docs this year. Raw and realistic, Alias looks beyond the stereotypes and tells the truth."
Cinemablographer
"Surreal and beautiful, Alias offers an insider look at a different urban space."
Kiva Reardon, POV Magazine
"Remarkably personal and unflinching"
Sarah Kurchak, The Huffington Post
"A refreshingly honest and unromantic glimpse into the city's poverty-stricken Hip Hop scene."
Joe Pack, The Epoch Times
"Gritty and authentic."
Jared Mobarak, The Film Stage
"An observational and beautiful portrait of the subjects and our city."
Torontoist
"Think of Alias as musical activism."
Blog TO
AWARDS
Premiered at Hot Docs International Documentary Festival 2013
European Premiere Sweden's Way-Out West Festival
Opening Night Film - Hamilton Film Festival
Closing Night Film - Regent Park Festival
Nominated: Canadian Screen Award - Best Performing Arts Program
CREDITS
Directed by: Michelle Latimer
Produced by: Michelle Latimer & Nida Marji
Editor: Kye Meechan & Graham Withers
Cinematography: Chris Romeike
Sound Recordist: Jason Milligan
Composer: Vikas Kohli
Starring: Alkatraz, Alias, Trench, Keon Love, Master Knia
IN THE NEWS
Huffington Post - Hot Docs 2013: 'Alias' Film Shows Toronto Rap Isn't All About Drake
Globe and Mail - The Toronto Rappers Who Really Started from the Bottom
POV Magazine - Hot Docs 2013 Review: Alias
Epoch Times - An Even-Handed Look at Toronto's Hip Hop Culture
blogTO - Toronto Hip Hop Scene in the Spotlight at Hot Docs
The Film Stage - Hot Docs Review Alias
Cinemablographer - Hot Docs Review - Alias