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Planet B-Boy

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An international competition in Germany highlights a look at the evolution and resurgence of break-dancing.

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Lee's dazzling documentary makes a compelling argument for breakdancing as an art form.

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Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader 12/17/2008
Benson Lee's crackling 2007 video documentary follows five teams as they compete for a world title, with one amazing number after another showcasing the dancers' chorus-line precision, gymnastic athleticism, and thematic novelty. Go to Full Review
Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle 10/18/2008
3/5
What they all have in common, as Quik, a member of Japan's Ichigeki Crew, explains, is a passion for the border-busting power dance, movement as a movement, freedom of expression, wild-style. Go to Full Review
Susan Walker Toronto Star 05/30/2008
2.5/4
If Benson Lee's intention with Planet B-Boy was to set the record straight on the continuing story of break dancers, then his documentary has to be counted a success. With a few caveats. Go to Full Review
Jennifer Merin About.com 05/26/2009
4.5/5
Great entertainment backed with profound social and cultural insight about the worldwide grass roots importance of breakdancing. After admiring the dancers' athleticism, you'll want to hit the gym. Go to Full Review
National Post 10/18/2008
2.5/4
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05/29/2014 Cool and fun without being too niche. Makes you want to go to the next championship even if you've never taken much notice of the subject before. See more 06/25/2013 muyyyyyyyyyyyy buena! See more 07/29/2012 Lee allows the people and subject matter to speak for themselves, and that's what draws us in. Break dancing is amazing but it's the personality that makes it interesting. And I wonder if they actually filmed at Camp Boniface - without getting shot or banned for life. See more 07/21/2012 Loved the exposure to b-boy culture, but even more than that I was grateful to be introduced to who some of these dancers are and where they're coming from. See more 04/18/2012 I think this movie was a perfect way of contributing to the hip hop culture and what its like to be fond and into the lifestyle.that alot of movie goers dont understand why most movies based on this culture is made!I seen alot of comments from those that have no idea what its like to be a fan of street dancing,and maybe if they took the time to watch and learn why its such a big deal in dance films..they would understand why it dont take much storyline or an oscar winning role acting in any movie that is based on the dance,but thats what this movie brings to the table about street dancing and the lifestyle..wich I was fond of back in late 70's early 80's and wich still is going strong today all over the world,and I commend benson lee's contribution to try and teach the world what the culture and lifestyle is about and means to the world of hip hop..the music the dance and the lifestyle..is all they need-kudos- to the hip hop nation and benson lee for trying to teach the world..what the dance is all about!! See more 02/14/2012 Without an interest in break dancing either then or during it's comeback, I found this one difficult to sit through. Boring as hell. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis An international competition in Germany highlights a look at the evolution and resurgence of break-dancing.
Director
Benson Lee
Production Co
Mental Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 22, 2016
Runtime
1h 41m
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