Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
IMDb8.11
1984
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Dick Fontaine
- Production
- BBC
Frequently asked questions
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Who directed Beat This!: A Hip Hop History?
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History was directed by Dick Fontaine.
When was Beat This!: A Hip Hop History released?
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History was released in 1984.
