Rent Style Wars (1982)
4.1 of 5 from 47 ratings
1h 10min
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- Synopsis:
When director Tony Silver and partner-producer Henry Chalfant delivered the broadcast version of their prize-whining ill in to PBS in 1983, the world received its first full immersion in the phenomenon that had taken over New York City The urban landscape was physically transformed by graffiti artists who invented a new visual language to express both their individuality and the voice of their community, in Style Wars, New York's ramshackle subway system is their public playground, battleground, and spectacular artistic canvas. Opposing them by every means possible are Mayor Ed Koch, the police, and the New York Transit Authority. Meanwhile, as MC's, DJ's and B-boys rock the city with new sounds and new moves, we see street corner breakdance battles turn into performance art. Style Wars has become an emblem of the original, embracing spirit of hip hop as it exploded into the world from underground tunnels, uptown streets, clubs and playgrounds. New York's legendary kings of graffiti own a special place in the hip hop pantheon. This film is regarded by many as the definitive document of the emerging hip hop culture, and the continuing struggle to keep its authentic spirit alive. - Actors:
- Demon, Kase 2, Eric Haze, Spank, Trap, Kay Slay, Butch, Skeme, Zone, Min One, Cap, Michael Martin, Quik, Mare, Li'l Seen, Dondi, Sach, Daze, Seen, Johnny 'Crash' Matos
- Directors:
- Tony Silver
- Studio:
- Wienerworld
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 23/02/2015
- Run Time:
- 70 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Full Screen 1.37:1
- Colour:
- Colour and B & W
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- The Outtakes: A brand new 40 min film
- B-Boy Showcase: A montage of fast paced phenomenally acrobatic gems
- Style Wars in the Cutting Room
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