Beat This!: A Hip Hop History

Beat This!: A Hip Hop History

1984
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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

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Release Date January 5, 1984
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0440086

Cast

Afrika Bambaataa
Afrika Bambaataa

Himself

Grandmaster Caz
Grandmaster Caz

Himself

Malcolm McLaren
Malcolm McLaren

Himself

Key Crew

Dick Fontaine
Director

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