(Beat This!: A Hip Hop History)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Documentary,

Music

Runtime:

58 minutes

Year:

1984

Directors:

Dick Fontaine

Production companies:

BBC,

BBC Arena

Actors:

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Crews:

Director