Beat Street (1984)

We’re teaming up with The Haags HipHop Centrum (H3C) the place to be in The Hague for urban culture enthusiasts. And what better film than Beat Street for a hip-hop-themed night?

Starting at 19.00, there will be a free breakdance workshop hosted by one of the member of ‘Heavy Hitters. No need to register!

Beat Street has played a major part in spreading hip-hop culture from the Bronx to the rest of the world in a day and age where social media was nonexistent. The movie was one of the few collections of information about hip-hop and gave people abroad a good look into the worlds of breaking, DJ-ing, rapping and graffiti. It fueled the development of hip-hop culture outside its birthplace of New York. Since then, hip-hop has made its mark on the world. In 2024, 40 years after the movie came out, breaking made it from the BX streets to the Olympic stage in Paris 2024. This shows the power and influence of this youth culture and the steps it made in all those years.

It’s 1984 in the Bronx, and Kenny, an aspiring DJ, is spinning his way through the underground scene, dreaming of making it big. Alongside his brother, Lee, a talented breakdancer, and their crew, they navigate the highs and lows of chasing their passions in a city that never sleeps. The streets are their playground, but also a battleground, where rival crews fight for dominance. 

Beat Street captures the raw spirit of a generation on the edge, where creativity is born out of hardship and the city’s pulse drives everything forward. This film is not just a story about hip-hop; it’s a snapshot of a cultural movement that redefined an era. Tracks from hip-hop pionieers including Grandmaster Melle Mel & the Furious Five, Afrika Bambaataa, and the Soulsonic Force are the ehart-beat of the film.

When Beat Street premiered in 1984, it was more than just a film; it was a declaration of the power of youth culture. With its authentic portrayal of the Bronx’s vibrant scene, the movie became an instant classic, celebrated for its electrifying performances and groundbreaking soundtrack.

The film has English subtitles.

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