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Beat This!: A Hip Hop History

(en)

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1984

Beat This!: A Hip Hop History

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.

Status: Released

Release date: January 5, 1984

Countries of origin: United Kingdom,

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Production company:
  • BBC

Top Cast

Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataa

as Himself

Grandmaster Caz

Grandmaster Caz

as Himself

Malcolm McLaren

Malcolm McLaren

as Himself

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