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The Freshest Kids - A History of the B-Boy (2002)

Starring: Afrika Bambaataa, Mos Def Director: Israel Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Afrika Bambaataa, Mos Def, Fab 5 Freddy, Frosty Freeze, Kool Herc
  • Directors: Israel
  • Producers: Casey Suchan, David Eric Brenner, Quincy Jones III
  • Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (DTS 5.1)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Image Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: October 8, 2002
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006IUIP
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,872 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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The subtitle couldn't be more accurate: A History of the B-Boy is a comprehensive look at the world's "freshest kids." This lively documentary isn't about hip-hop or hip-hop culture as much as about an integral part of that culture. B-boys are defined, variously, as "breakboys" (the original term) and "breakdancers" (the more widely known one). These "kids," many now in their 30s, helped to shape hip-hop's look and spread its gospel. The narrative traces their evolution from the South Bronx 1970s to media-crazed 1980s--when they were featured in movies from Wild Style to Flashdance--to today, as the phenomenon has returned to the underground while remaining as popular as ever (as exemplified by footage from Germany, Japan, etc.). The old and new school are on hand to explain and to praise the b-boy; everyone from rappers like KRS-One and Mos Def to breakers like Crazy Legs and Ken Swift. --Kathleen C. Fennessy


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Breaking... Born at Kool D.J. Herc's House parties in the early '70s, catapulted to a worldwide phenomenon in the '80s, and now experiencing its latest gravity-defying incarnation as a thriving underground movement, "The Freshest Kids" brings to you the illest B-Boying this planet has ever witnessed. Over two hours of hardcore breaking gives you an all-access pass to the underground world of B-Boys spanning the last 25+ years. See and hear the early history via rare archival footage and exclusive interviews with The Nigga Twins, Spy (the man with 1000 moves), Rock Steady Crew icons Crazy Legs and Ken Swift, The New York City Breakers, Mr. Wiggles, Styelements and the world's most innovative B-boys of the next generation along with hip-hop legends Kool D.J. Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, KRS-One, Mos Def and many more as they come together to reveal for the first time the most comprehensive history of B-Boying, its evolution and its place within hip-hop culture and beyond. These are The Freshest Kids and this is their story!

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You need this....The Ultimate in B-Boy Evolution..., September 15, 2003
By Matthew Jaworski (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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The first time I saw this, my mind was blown. Seriously, this is by far the best break dancing I have ever seen. Everyone I show this to agrees. This DVD should be mandatory viewing for anoyone claiming to be down with Hip-Hop. If you want to be educated, enthralled, and entertained, buy this now! You will not be disapointed. When I teach my Hip-Hop 101 class. This film, 'Scratch', and 'Style Wars' wills be shown. I am utterly fascinated by this movie. It is an excellent product, outlining the evolution of the B-boy...going back to early 70's NYC, with some incredible archival footage of hot breaking and B-boy battles (including the legendary Lincoln Center battle b/t Rock Steady and Dynamic Rockers in '81!)...You must buy this now. I assure, you will not be disapointed...these really were the 'Freshest Kids'.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars yes, January 24, 2003
By Naomi R Piserchia (Raleigh, NC United States) - See all my reviews
The first uncut b-boy battle in the special features section is worth the price of the dvd! The SECOND uncut b-boy battle in the special features section is worth the price of the dvd! And then there is everything else. A better investment than the stockmarket. Breakdancing is treated as a art form, and I feel lucky to have these dancers in my house. I definitely recommend this disc.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU LOVE B-BOYING (AKA BREAKDANCING) YOU MUST BUY THIS DVD!, July 23, 2005
I am a 'professional' female in my 30's, and remember and love breakdancing. I am soooo glad I bought this DVD which I plan on giving to my son for his birthday. But now the DVD will be OURS! What's great about it is that it shows the old 70's/early 80's b-boying stars & clips and then talks to the same people all grown up in their 30's/40's today. You WILL watch this over and over! Great history and roots of this NYC, then West Coast phenomenon...If only today's Hip Hop & Rap were as fun and clean as breakdancing was...
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5.0 out of 5 stars THe Freshest Kids
If yo want to know the true history of B-Boying Well this is it. Footage in this movie is great form the Jams in the Bronx to seeing Kool Herc with giant speakers out of his car... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Eric Ruiz

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
I'm too young to really remember the full impact that the b-boy had on our culture. I remember watching my older cousin with wonder and enjoying everything he did. Read more
Published on August 29, 2007 by D. Church

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but falls short in key areas.
The beginnings of bboying are covered very well with all the key players, but the international scene (which is at least as big as America's) gets a really superficial pass, as... Read more
Published on July 1, 2007 by S. Delgado

4.0 out of 5 stars Hip Hop 101
This is a great way to learn about the history of Hip Hop and The "B-Boy". I grew up listening to Hip Hop ( 1984 thru 1995 ). Read more
Published on March 8, 2007 by TTRUE

5.0 out of 5 stars This video is so dope!
I am a hardcore breakdancer and poplocker and this video totally broke down the history of all these styles. I feel like a professor now. Read more
Published on February 7, 2007 by B Dub

5.0 out of 5 stars The freshest kids, the freshest documentary
Beautiful explanation of the B-Boying experience. Gives a great background not only on the dancing, but also music, historical, and other aspects of the art of b-boying. Read more
Published on January 11, 2007 by Camila Mora

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Hip-Hop Film.
This film was dope, a must see for anyone who is curious about Hip-Hop culture, or for those that need to know the History. Read more
Published on November 9, 2006 by Rafael Tamayo

5.0 out of 5 stars I Was There!
WOW! This brought back so many memories for me. I was shocked when a friend of mine gave me this DVD as a Christmas present because I'm the ultimate Old-School head. Read more
Published on November 7, 2006 by Antonio Reyes

5.0 out of 5 stars IT AMAZES ME....
It amazes me how something like B-boyin' that is so inventive, exhilerating, and positive could have only been in the mainstream media for less than 2 years (circa 1983-1985) but... Read more
Published on March 28, 2006 by FAP FAP FAP

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference
I wanted to do a grad school paper on something I was interested in researching and I picked Hip-Hop. Read more
Published on March 18, 2006 by Shamontiel L. Vaughn

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