Planet B-Boy
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Documentary.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
Special features: More on B-boying: a deeper look at the artistry behind the dance featuring seminal figures of B-boy culture including Ken Swift, Storm, Tracz, Mr. Freeze, Buddha, and Matha Cooper; photo gallery.
Set in the international world of B-boying - the urban dance more commonly known as 'breakdancing.' Weaving between the vivid backdrops of Osaka, Paris, Seoul and Las Vegas, unforgettable images frame the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dreams despite being misunderstood by the larger socieity and even their own families. An American dancer in Vegas looks for his big break; a Korean son seeks his father's approval; a twelve-year-old boy in France confronts his familiy's racism. All the dancers lives collide in Germany where their skills are put to the ultimate test: the "Battle of the year" finals, with crews from 18 nations vying for the title of World Champion.
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital, NTSC.
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PUBLISHED
New York, NY : Arts Alliance America, [2008]
Year Published: 2008
Description: 1 videodisc (95 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language: English
Format: DVD
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Lo, Amy.
Lee, Benson.
Southpole (Firm)
Elephant Eye Films (Firm)
Mondo Paradiso Productions NYC (Firm)
Mental Pictures (Firm)
Arts Alliance America (Firm)
SUBJECTS
Break dancing.
Break dancers.
Contests -- Germany.
Urban youth.
African American young men.
Young men.
Documentary films.