Rent Style Wars (1982)

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Synopsis:
When director Tony Silver and partner-producer Henry Chalfant delivered the broadcast version of their prize-whining ill in 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 physically 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 world 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.
Actors:
Demon, Kase 2, Eric Haze, Spank, Trap, , , Skeme, , Min One, Cap, , Quik, , Li'l Seen, , Sach, , ,
Directors:
Studio:
Wienerworld
Genres:
Documentary, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
BBFC:
Release Date:
26/02/2007
Run Time:
70 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Over 23 minutes of original outtakes footage
  • Feature commentary by director-producer Tony Silver and producer Henry Chalfant
  • Interview with Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant
  • Interview with Style wars editors Victor Kanefsky and Sam Pollard
  • 32 Artist galleries including new interviews, trains and rare photos
  • Tributes to Dondi and Shy 147
  • Guest interviews: Fab 5 Freddy, Goldie, Guru, DJ Red Alert, and photographer Martha Cooper
  • "Destroy all lines" 30 min. loop of over 200 whole cars and burners
  • Featuring music from: Def Jux recording artists El-P, RJD2 and Aesop Rock, plus Mr. Wiggles, Kimson, "Angola-Red" Albert, and Darryl Jenifer
Disc 1:
This disc includes The Film / The Filmmakers
Disc 2:
This disc includes Hall Of Fame
BBFC:
Release Date:
23/02/2015
Run Time:
70 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.37:1
Colour:
Colour and B & W
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • The Outtakes: A brand new 40 min film
  • B-Boy Showcase: A montage of fast paced phenomenally acrobatic gems
  • Style Wars in the Cutting Room

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