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Beat This!: A Hip Hop History

1984·Movie
58min
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1
IMDb8.1

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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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Directed by:
Dick Fontaine

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83
GreatGoodWatch score

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How long is Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?

0 h 58 min

Beat This!: A Hip Hop History runs 0 h 58 min.

What language is Beat This!: A Hip Hop History in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.