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| Country: | United Kingdom |
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Beat This: A Hip-Hop History, a 1984 BBC documentary directed by Dick Fontaine, explores the origins of hip-hop culture. Featuring appearances by Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Kool Herc – with archival footage from Herc's early dance parties – and performers like The Cold Crush Brothers, Jazzy Jay, Brim Fuentes, and The Dynamic Rockers, the film is narrated by Imhotep Gary Byrd. Originally broadcast as part of the Arena television series, it was one of the pioneering documentaries to focus on hip-hop.
| Alternative title: | Beat This!: A Hip Hop History |
| Release year: | 1984 |
| Language: | English |
| Type: | Movie |
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