Hip Hop Film Screening Series: "House Party" (1990 Film)

Program Type:

Arts & Culture

Age Group:

High School, Adults, Older Adults
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Program Description

50 Years of Hip Hop

Oak Park Public Library is thrilled to be one of more than 30 organizations around the country—including libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and archives—partnering for Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at oppl.org/hip-hop-50 »

Event Details

House Party is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. It's an infectious, engaging comedy starring the rap duo Kid 'N Play.

Kid (Christopher Reid) decides to throw a party where he plans to blow the roof off the joint with his rhyming skills, so he and his friend Play (Christopher Martin) throw a huge party while Play's parents are away. The day of the party, Kid is grounded by his father (Robin Harris), and he has to sneak out of the house to get to the party, where he is confronted by several rival rappers, as well as a bevy of adoring girls.

Though House Party follows a standard plot-line straight out of the '50s rock 'n' roll films, the script is inventive, providing many different twists and turns, while Reginald Hudlin's direction is assured and very, very funny. Kid 'n Play are both terrific, but the true standout is legendary comedian Robin Harris in one of his few screen roles. House Party later spawned two sequels and an animated television series.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.