An intimate story of a group of young dancers from Israel’s periphery, whose members are immigrants from former USSR, is trying to win the International Breakdance Championship. The competition is the highlight of their dreams as dancers, but as we watch them prepare, we encounter a world of crisis and alienation. Mixer, 27, is supporting his family and trying to help his younger brothers, who still live with their alcoholic mother. Potter, 21, is in the army now; he still dreams of dancing, but has no one to help him care for his mother, who is ill. And yet, despite the hardships, these bold dancers confront reality head-on, because desperation is a luxury that they can hardly afford.
Since its inception in the 70s , Hip Hop has created an electrifying buzz. From its birthplace in the South Bronx to the streets of Manchester, there is no denying that Hip hop is one of the most successful genres of music of our times.
What started as a social movement by young, African Ameri...
Beyond the Block – Untold Story of Filipino Street Dance (Ricardo Carranza) – Spanning fifty years and charting a path across three continents, Ricky Carranza’s BEYOND THE BLOCK is a documentary recounting the history of Hip Hop in the Philippines.
Raise Up: The World Is Our Gym (Rain Bennett) – An underground urban fitness movement risks losing its identity as a social tool as it becomes the fastest growing international sport. A new hip-hop style of exercise in the parks and playground of New York City caught the eye of youth all over the...
