Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
Synopsis
Beat This: A Hip-Hop History is a 1984 BBC documentary film about hip-hop culture, directed by Dick Fontaine. The cast includes Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Kool Herc — the film includes footage from Herc's original dance parties — The Cold Crush Brothers, Jazzy Jay, Brim Fuentes, and The Dynamic Rockers. It is narrated by Imhotep Gary Byrd. Originally part of the Arena television series, it was among the first crop of documentaries about hip-hop.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Fontaine
- Original Title
- Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Arena
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Fontaine
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Dick Fontaine
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What is Beat This!: A Hip Hop History about?
Beat This: A Hip-Hop History is a 1984 BBC documentary film about hip-hop culture, directed by Dick Fontaine. The cast includes Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Kool Herc — the film includes footage from Herc's original dance parties — The Cold Crush Brothers, Jazzy Jay, Brim Fuentes, and The Dynamic Rockers. It is narrated by Imhotep Gary Byrd. Originally part of the Arena television series, it was among the first crop of documentaries about hip-hop.
Who directed Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History was directed by Dick Fontaine.
Who stars in Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
The principal cast of Beat This!: A Hip Hop History includes Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Caz, Malcolm McLaren.
When was Beat This!: A Hip Hop History released and how long is it?
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 58m.