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A documentary film that highlights two street derived dance styles, Clowning and Krumping, that came out of the low income neighborhoods of L.A.. Director David LaChapelle interviews each dance crew about how their unique dances evolved. A new and positive activity away from the drugs, guns, and gangs that ruled their neighborhood. A raw film about a growing sub-culture movements in America.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

86 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

15 January 2005

Country

United States of America

Cast

Christopher Toler

Christopher Toler

Self

Tommy the Clown

Tommy the Clown

Self

Miss Prissy

Miss Prissy

Self

Dragon

Dragon

Self

Ceasare Willis

Ceasare Willis

Self

La Niña

La Niña

Self

Larry Berry

Larry Berry

Self

Kevin Richardson

Kevin Richardson

Self

Jassy Marie

Jassy Marie

Lil Mama Dancer

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