Documentário 085: Versos Periféricos

Abstract

This report presents the completion work of a journalism course comprising a documentary and a website called '085: Versos Periféricos' (085: Peripheral Verses), which incorporates aesthetic aspects of Rap with elements such as graffiti and specific typographies on the website, which offers additional information about the four rappers interviewed, features full interviews and behind-the-scenes production, including a mini dictionary of Rap slang. Set in Fortaleza - Ceará, the documentary highlights the rappers' relationship with the culture of the Hip Hop movement, focusing on Rap. The research seeks to understand the impact of Rap on the construction of young people's identity, its political role and connection with the city, exploring the life trajectories of its creators. The authors played key roles in the processes of contacting sources, interviews, graphic design, textual production and video editing. In conclusion, the work highlights the importance of broadening the understanding of Rap's impact on the city and on people, highlighting its capacity for political construction and social awareness. The documentary and the website were conceived as tools to give visibility and representativeness to Rap and the characters of Fortaleza - Ceará.