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Rize
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: RIZE (DVD MOVIE)
EAN: 0031398183112
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 25
Label: Lions Gate
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled),
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
MPN: 18311
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Lions Gate
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 25, 2005
Running Time: 84 minutes
Studio: Lions Gate
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
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Editorial Review:
The riveting documentary Rize explores the physically astounding Los Angeles worlds of clowning and krumping--both heightened and spectacular styles of hip-hop dance. With roots in breakdancing and the furious response to the Rodney King beating, clowning was launched by Tommy the Clown, a former drug runner turned children's-party-clown, with brightly colored jumpsuits and a psychedelic afro wig. To gather attention, Tommy began to gyrate and writhe in the street; before long, he was not only getting gigs, he'd inspired dozens of other clown groups, all with their own spin on face make-up and Tommy's dance moves. With a little cross-pollination from stripper dance moves and a good dose of aggression, clowning begat krumping, which resembles a cross between an epileptic seizure and ecstatic possession--what one practitioner calls "ghetto ballet." In addition to dancing that will make your eyes pop, Rize interviews dancers like Tight Eyez, La Nina, Lil C, and Miss Prissy, building a portrait of a subculture, culminating in a dance battle between clowns and krumps called BattleZone V. Directed by photographer and music video director David LaChappelle, Rize persuasively portrays these twin dance movements as not only a personal exorcism, but as the effort of a community to escape the corrosive forces of gangs and drugs. --Bret Fetzer
Rize is an intimate completely fresh portrayal of inner city youth who have created art and often family - where before there was none. Surrounded by drug addiction gangs and impoverishment they have developed a completely unique style of dance that evolves on a daily basis. Through tremendous spirit and creativity they manage to rise above.System Requirements: Running Time 84 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: PG-13 UPC: 031398183112 Manufacturer No: 18311
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Overview
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Rating: - RIZE
this is one of the great dance movies of the last like 15 years in my opinion. it shows how dance can really affect a people and keep people out of trouble. it shows the relation between old and new, religion, spirituality, and so much more. it hits home for me. i grew in the era of battles and dance offs. but being from the city of chicago we didnt krump or clown it was all about the foot work. a high intensity, very fast dance the was based on quick and sharp movements of the feet and legs. a good ... Read More
Rating: - ONE OF THE BEST DOCU-FILMS EVER
AS A DANCER AND DANCE EDUCATOR, I FOUND THIS FILM TO BE WONDERFUL, REALISTIC, ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL. IT IS ONE OF THE BEST DOCUMENTATIONS OF AMERICAN LIFE THERE IS. I HAVE USED IT IN MY CLASSROOM AS A COMPONENT TO TEACHING ABOUT SOCIAL AND SOCIETAL RELEVANCE, AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE LIVES MY STUDENTS/DANCERS. THANK YOU MR. LACHAPELLE FOR SHOWING MYSELF AND MY STUDENTS/DANCERS THAT NO MATTER YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE YOU CAN IN FACT "R I Z E"
Rating:  - I just don't get it!? Someone explain this to me!
I now own and have owned a video rental store for 15 years, I am viewing this film as I type this. I was awed and amazed by the first half of this video, the drive, the creativity, the energy, the positive attitudes. I was ready to rate this 5 Stars, thinking of offering a free rental of this inspiring film to my customers in order to share my admiration of the positive attitudes I was witnessing. I found myself wanting to help Tommy's efforts in some way, I was ready to buy copies of this DVD and send ... Read More
Rating: - the review of rize
This movie is a good movie i love it its my favorite movie its about this kids who stay in califoina who are called clowns and krumpers and they are that because they don't won't be in a gang and they dance to take out there anger and i recommend the movie to everyone and its a good movie because you don't have to do nothing bad when you mad you can dance it off and thats why i recommend the movie.
by-LaPrincia Myles!!!!!!!!
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