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Whether in the Colombian countryside before the rebels forced his family to leave, or the city slum where his family now lives, Andrés Tabares has always had a way with words. In Andrés' barrio where "social cleansing" groups wage war, this 13 year-old writes and performs rap to speak out against violence . . . and people are listening. He now hosts his own Saturday morning variety show on Colombian national television.
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11 responses // Rapping at Fear

  • This was definately hot, very good very good. Liked it alot ;p
    Kidryu16
  • That kid has got to be an old soul! Inspiring pod.
    Filmpunk
  • I thought this was a very inspiring pod as well. I think Andres' role and how he feels about society was depicted very well. He was defnitely a character you just felt you had to like and I quickly gravitated to him with the brief, yet subtle, humor he had in the beginning with his nicknames. I thought the piece worked well and had smooth transitions. It also worked well because it took me somewhere. I was able to explore and see life from Andres' eyes. However there were some parts that were slow and weren't necessary to tell the story, possibly get to some points quicker. I like how we saw Andres struggle with adapting to city life, as opposed to the country. Some of the extra graphics were a little much, but was a nice touch in some places. Like the beginning for example. Overall, great job!
    daarinamarie
  • what a culture of unrestrained oppression, violence...and poverty it seems. "andres" has quite a keen mind too though (a diamond in the rough I think). in time he'll succeed in shifting a lot of that public focus from hate and fear to more hopeful possibilities, and a better reality people can live to fight for.

    Rap on, rap on lil bro...
    echoz
  • this is a great pod! It reminds us to cherish our freedom of expression. Which is something many of us take for granted. Colombia's president unfortunately doesn't feel the same way...
    An article entitled - Killing the Messengers from Human Rights Watch...
    http://hrw.org/english/docs/2007/12/18/colomb17685.htm
    ablindeye
  • I really liked this one, I watch current Tv at home and I always write the names done and mean to google them and never do! This morning after watching this one I signed up and I shared this link with my friends! Thank you for bringing us news like this... its so eye opening! :)
    Macdrea
  • I hope he gets to do big things!
    ChardaeD
  • I think this pod was a captivating and honest reflection of what is happening in Colombia. It's so wrong that people are stripped of their rights and property but it's a sad reality. However -I loved the tone of this pod, it is optimistic, inspirational and a work of art. It manages to keep a tone of hope as the story is told. GREAT WORK. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
    HirokoHayata
  • All of us should be so creative in trying to alleviate our own problems...
    nwillens
  • Great way to use creativity to inspire change..
    keeshii768
  • that child has more heart and perspective than most adults...
    Alkimista

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