Taking advantage of unprecedented access, this documentary film brings to first light a revolutionary form of artistic expression borne from oppression. The aggressive and visually stunning dance mode...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 25, 2005
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Flixster Reviews (800)
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November 29, 2007Interesting documentary about using dance as an alternative to joining gangs.
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May 23, 2007it wasnt the best documentary ive seen 60% dancing 40% documentary, i don't know why this was recommended to me but i suppose it was alright, takes a look into the world of crumping and the good it does for the community, but i think crumping is hardcore dancing for black people
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July 21, 2007I only watched a half hour of this and already had more than enough. But hey, if you love to watch people from the ghetto uttering half hearted, believe-in-yourself cliches while performing at first appealing, then off putting "dance" moves, then this is the movie for you.
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May 16, 2009It was interesting to watch the krumping I guess, and it's great that it's keeping kids out of gangs, but I didn't find the film that compelling. At the end after the dance battle, it's kind of like they're rival gangs anyway...
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October 2, 2008It's the real life of these kids. They ain't gonna get something for free. One can feel the energy and anger they put into their crumping.
Critic Reviews
August 5, 2005
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
July 8, 2005
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
LaChapelle's powerful street-dance documentary Rize never lets us forget that its subjects are dancing in a war zone. But dance they do, in a kind of controlled frenzy, with music throbbing and limbs ... full review
June 24, 2005
Claudia Puig, USA Today
LaChapelle reveals the captivating qualities of gritty street dancing, and his film is a touching story of hope, vitality and art rising from the bleakest conditions. full review
June 23, 2005
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The stories and personalities that do emerge are touching and intriguing. full review
June 23, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The most remarkable thing about Rize is that it is real. full review
June 23, 2005
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Captures the spirit and astounding agility of its krump constituents with appreciative zeal. full review
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February 23, 2007One of the best document
videos in america, love the dancing...
it definitely puts cali on the map, and let people know theirs a struggle, and dedication and people go through these things everyday..
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