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Dragon, La Nina, Larry, Lil C, Lil Tommy

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  read more... )rnizes moves indigenous to African tribal rituals and features mind-blowing, athletic movement sped up to impossible speeds. "Rize" tracks the fascinating evolution of the dance: we meet Tommy Johnson (Tommy the Clown), 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 troupes 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.

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  • wellmeetagain
    November 29, 2007
    wellmeetagain
    Interesting documentary about using dance as an alternative to joining gangs.
  • franktowers
    May 23, 2007
    franktowers
    it 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
  • RiderOfTheStorms
    January 7, 2007
    RiderOfTheStorms
    itz interesting but nothing special. da dancing is heavy doh
  • zeravenyoej
    July 21, 2007
    zeravenyoej
    I 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.
  • trisarahtops22
    May 16, 2009
    trisarahtops22
    It 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...
  • AwCbRiChBoY099
    November 3, 2009
    AwCbRiChBoY099
    I like this crunk movie, I crunk too!!
  • dankejesus
    July 14, 2009
    dankejesus
    Very, very interesting.
  • closedmouth
    May 8, 2009
    closedmouth
    A beautiful piece of art.
  • headsink
    March 8, 2009
    headsink
    At least I got an insight on the Krumping scene.
  • MarketingPro
    October 2, 2008
    MarketingPro
    It'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.
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