Beat This!: A Hip Hop History (1984)
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.
Director: Dick Fontaine
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: January 5, 1984
Cast
- Afrika Bambaataa - Himself
- Grandmaster Caz - Himself
- Malcolm McLaren - Himself
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Dick Fontaine
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beat This!: A Hip Hop History about?
- 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.
- Who directed Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
- Beat This!: A Hip Hop History was directed by Dick Fontaine.
- Who stars in Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
- Beat This!: A Hip Hop History stars Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Caz, Malcolm McLaren.
- What genre is Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
- Beat This!: A Hip Hop History is a Documentary film.
- Where was Beat This!: A Hip Hop History produced?
- Beat This!: A Hip Hop History was produced in United Kingdom.