STYLE WARS [IMPORT]

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• Release Year: 1984
• Genre: Documentary, Music
• Plot: NEW YORK CITY, 1982 - THE LEGEND CONTINUES; ; When director Tony Silver and partner-producer Henry Chalfant delivered the broadcast version of their prize-winning film to PBS in 1983, the world received its first full immersion in the phenomenon that had taken over New York City. The urban landscape was phisically transformed by graffiti artists who invented a new visual language to express both their individuality, and the voice of their community. In STYLE WARS, New York's ramshackle subway system is their public playground, battleground, and spectacular artistic canvas. Opposing them by every means possible are Mayor Ed Koch, the police, and the New York Transit Authority. Meanwhile, as MC's, DJ's and B-boys rock the city with new sounds and new moves, we see street corner breakdance battles turn into performance art.; ; STYLE WARS has become an emblem of the original, embracing spirit of hip hop as it exploded into the work from underground tunnels, uptown streets, clubs and playgrounds. New York's legendary kings of graffiti own a special place in the hip hop pantheon. This film is regarded by many as the definitive document of the emerging hip hop culture, and the continuing struggle to keep its authentic spirit alive.; ;
• Cast: Demon, Kase 2, Eric Haze, D. 5, Spank, Trap, Kay Slay, Butch, Skeme, Zone, Ces157, Kid167, Min One, Cap, Michael Martin, Shy147, Quik, Li'l Seen, Sach, Mare, Dondi, Daze, Seen, Johnny 'Crash' Matos, Dust, Paze, Andrew Witten, Cey Adams, Revolt, Futura 2000, Wasp I., Fred, Noc, Duro, Crazy Legs, Frosty Freeze, Ken Roc, Lenny Len, Kippy Dee, Li'l Crazy Legs, Take One, Ty Fly, Mr. Freeze, Doze, Victor Alicea, Wavy Legs, Kid Freeze, Nelly Nell, Eddie Ed, Flip-a-Matic, Lil' Flip, Junior Fastbreak, Joly, Rammellzee, Barbara Andalcio, Richard Ravitch, Ed Koch, Bernard M. Jacobs, John Doyle, Linda Carolan, Harold Levine, Tim Carr, Mel Neulander, Joyce Towbin, Sam Schacht, Hector Camacho, Irene Cara, Mike Newlin, Alex Ramos, Gene Anthony Ray, Tony Silver
• Director: Tony Silver
• Runtime: 1:10
• Company: Public Art Films, Funny Garbage, Mirame Media Group, Inc.
• Media Format: Movie