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Beat Street (1984)

Beat Street (1984)
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Jon Chardiet plays a Puerto Rican youth who targets subway walls for his graffiti renderings. For a while, it looks as though Chardiet's problems will carry the plotline, but before long the film's true raison d'etre comes to the surface. Rap-music deejay Guy Davis, in tandem with such like-minded individuals as music student Rae Dawn Chong, endeavor to stage a huge breakdancing presentation, featuring several musical artistes of the period. Harry Belafonte served as coproducer. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis, (more)
Director(s):
Stan Lathan, Wynn P. Thomas, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Beat Street

Jon Chardiet plays a Puerto Rican youth who targets subway walls for his graffiti renderings. For a while, it looks as though Chardiet's problems will carry the plotline, but before long the film's true raison d'etre comes to the surface. Rap-music deejay Guy Davis, in tandem with such like-minded individuals as music student Rae Dawn Chong, endeavor to stage a huge breakdancing presentation, featuring several musical artistes of the period. Harry Belafonte served as coproducer. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
Wynn P. Thomas, Stan Lathan
Writer(s):
David Gilbert, Paul Golding, Andy David
Producer(s):
Harry Belafonte, David V. Picker
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Rape & Sexual Abuse, Violence, Not For Children, Profanity)
Categories:
Music & Performing Arts
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    Tim V.

    This movie is a great way to see the beginnings of the hip hop movement. The Rock Steady Crew against the New York City breakers showdown at the Roxy gives me goosebumps everytime. You get to see all sides of hip hop. The Graffiti, Breakin, DJ'ing and Rap. See early glimpes of Kool Moe D and Afrika Bambaata as well as others. Forget garbage like Breakin the Electro Boogaloo crap. This is the one to see. All the way down to the Puma tracksuits and the fat shoe laces. IF you want to more gritty look at the hip hop culture, look at the low budget classic called Wild Style that predates Beat Street. Look for a young Crazy Legs from the Rock Steady Crew!

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    Crystal G.

    I grew up within this neighborhood. So I am all over this movie as the one to get if you want to know what was really going on during the early 80s with youth at that time. Like the saying goes, you need to know your past to know your future.

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    John P.

    I guess this movie is stupid. BUT, if you grew up in the 80's and witnessed the beginning of Hip Hop culture... you must own this. They will keep your spirit young. If you are pushing 40's and are an American, you should have Krush Groove, Purple Rain, Beat Street.. all that fun cheesy movies. Good time.. :)

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