Rize

Rize

2005 · 86 min · EN · 6.5 (43 votes)
Dir. David LaChapelle · Starring Christopher Toler, Tommy the Clown, Miss Prissy, Dragon, Ceasare Willis, La Niña
Documentary

A documentary film that highlights two street derived dance styles, Clowning and Krumping, that came out of the low income neighborhoods of L.A.. Director David LaChapelle interviews each dance crew about how their unique dances evolved. A new and positive activity away from the drugs, guns, and gangs that ruled their neighborhood. A raw film about a growing sub-culture movements in America.

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A visceral, high-energy dive into the explosive Krumping and Clowning dance scenes of L.A.'s marginalized communities. It's a raw, kinetic celebration of artistic expression and resilience, showcasing how dance becomes a powerful outlet against adversity.

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