Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
1984
58min
Documentary
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Overview
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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Who directed Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History was directed by Dick Fontaine.
How long is Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History runs for 58min, and was released in 1984.
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