Rating: Not Rated
Movie Release Date: February 23, 2003
DVD Release Date: October 8, 2002
Plot 411: A doc about the roots of b-boying and how it has evolved through the years.
Review: If you're into the hip hop culture and breaking, this doc is for you. It takes you back to the beginning, before break dancing was even known as break dancing. It takes you back to b-boying and the Bronx of the early '70s. You hear testimony from many of the original b-boys, see clips from battles and learn about the origins of hip hop. It educates you about the time and place where it all began and connects the dots between b-boying, rapping and graffiti writing. It's pretty interesting to see this style of dance emerge, evolve, expand and erupt through the years. Unfortunately, like most things that can be turned into money, b-boying was commercialized and lost its real meaning. Popular culture turned it into a money maker and somehow its true essence was lost. In recent years, the next generation of real b-boys have become part of a resurgence.
Watch It: For a more historical look at b-boying.
Skip It: If you just want to see the tricks. Planet B-boy is probably a better option for you.
Movie Release Date: February 23, 2003
DVD Release Date: October 8, 2002
Plot 411: A doc about the roots of b-boying and how it has evolved through the years.
Review: If you're into the hip hop culture and breaking, this doc is for you. It takes you back to the beginning, before break dancing was even known as break dancing. It takes you back to b-boying and the Bronx of the early '70s. You hear testimony from many of the original b-boys, see clips from battles and learn about the origins of hip hop. It educates you about the time and place where it all began and connects the dots between b-boying, rapping and graffiti writing. It's pretty interesting to see this style of dance emerge, evolve, expand and erupt through the years. Unfortunately, like most things that can be turned into money, b-boying was commercialized and lost its real meaning. Popular culture turned it into a money maker and somehow its true essence was lost. In recent years, the next generation of real b-boys have become part of a resurgence.
Watch It: For a more historical look at b-boying.
Skip It: If you just want to see the tricks. Planet B-boy is probably a better option for you.
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