Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
Jan 05, 1984 · 58m
Director
Dick FontaineOverview
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.
Cast of Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
Crew of Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
About Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
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…
When was Beat This!: A Hip Hop History released?
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History was released on January 5, 1984.
How long is Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History runs 58 minutes.
Who directed Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History was directed by Dick Fontaine.
Who is in the cast of Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
The cast of Beat This!: A Hip Hop History includes Afrika Bambaataa (Himself), Grandmaster Caz (Himself) and Malcolm McLaren (Himself).