The Harry Belafonte-produced "Beat Street" captured a slice of hip-hop back when it was dancing, graffiti, DJing and rapping not just rapping. The story line is hokey but the music performances and dancing are great. Afrika Bambaataa, Kool Herc, Kool Moe Dee and Melle Mel are among the artists that make an appearance. A decent way to check out hip-hop before NWA spoiled it all.
Beat Street
1984
Action / Drama / Music
Beat Street
1984
Action / Drama / Music
57%
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· 7 reviews
83%
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· 5K ratings
6.5/10
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Plot summary
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.
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June 18, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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Top cast
Rae Dawn Chong as Tracy Carlson
Tonya Pinkins as Angela
Mary Alice as Cora
Kadeem Hardison as High School Student
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720p.BLU 1080p.BLU 906.17 MB
1280*694
English 2.0
NR
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Snapshot of Old School Hip-hop
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Great hip hop flick
When released in 1984, Beat Street was one of the best hip hop themed films released at the time. The movie gets a 10 just for combining all of the elements of hip hop which are the mc,dj, graff and b-boy. The soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard.
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