Planet B-boy [DVD] / Southpole ; [presented by] Elephant Eye Films and Mondo Paradiso Productions NYC in association with Mental Pictures ; produced by Amy Lo ; directed and produced by Benson Lee.
Format:
[DVD] /
Publisher:
Arts Alliance America,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
1 videodisc (95 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. Special features: More on B-boying: a deeper look at the artistry behind the dance featuring seminal figures of B-boy culture including Ken Swift, Storm, Tracz, Mr. Freeze, Buddha, and Martha Cooper; photo gallery.
Summary:
Set in the international world of B-boying - the urban dance more commonly known as 'breakdancing.' Weaving between the vivid backdrops of Osaka, Paris, Seoul and Las Vegas, unforgettable images frame the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dreams despite being misunderstood by the larger society and even their own families. An American dancer in Vegas looks for his big break; a Korean son seeks his father's approval; a twelve-year-old boy in France confronts his family's racism. All the dancers lives collide in Germany where their skills are put to the ultimate test: the "Battle of the year" finals, with crews from 18 nations vying for the title of World Champion.--Container.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)243869189
Locations:
KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.