Beat This!: A Hip Hop History

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Documentary

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 5, 1984
Original language: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: BBC
Cast: Malcolm McLaren,Afrika Bambaataa,Grandmaster Caz
Director: Dick Fontaine
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0440086