Rize (UK)

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Review of Rize
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David Beckett

A groundbreaking dance phenomenon that`s exploding on the streets of South Central, Los Angeles
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 0 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
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Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Taking advantage of unprecedented access, this documentary film bring to first light a revolutionary form of artistic expression borne from oppression. The aggressive and visually stunning dance modernizes moves indigenous to African tribal rituals and features mind-blowing, athletic movement sped up to impossible speeds. We meet Tommy Johnson who first created the style as a response to the 1992 Rodney King riots and named it Clowning, as well as the kids who developed the movement into what they now call Krumping. The kids use dance as an alternative to gangs and hustling: they form their own troupe and paint their faces like warriors, meeting to outperform rival gangs of dancers or just to hone their skills.

For the dancers, Krumping becomes a way of life - and, because it`s authentic expression (in complete opposition to the bling-bling hip-hop culture), the dance becomes a vital part of who they are.

Special Features:
Audio commentary from director David LaChapelle
Deleted scenes
Extended dances
Insight with the film`s director of photography
Tribeca Film Festival Q&A sessions with members of the cast
DVD introduction by the director and members of the cast
New dancer interviews
Director photo gallery
Dance moves