Information
- Release Date:
- DVD available now at http://www.planetbboy.com
- Genre:
- Documentary
- Studio:
- Mondo Paradiso Films, Mental Pictures, and Elephant Eye Films
Extended Info
Websites:
planetbboy.com
myspace.com/planetbboy
youtube.com/bboynyc2006
Purchase DVD:
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News updates:
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T-shirts:
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Starring:
Gamblerz, Ichigeki, Knucklehead Zoo, Last For One, Phase T, Ken Swift, Storm, Thomas Hergenrother, Trac 2, and more.
Filmmakers:
Director: Benson Lee
Producer: Amy Lo
Executive Producers: Johnny Lee, Chris C. Kim, Danny Huang
Press reviews:
“Dynamic, athletic and expressive, but the best part is we’re seeing how the dance united cultures and brought parents and children together.... A lot more than just a film about dancing....Amazing! Incredible!” - Jeffrey Lyons and Alison Bailes, NBC Reel Talk
"Thrilling...Packed with illuminating details and striking personalities." - The New York Times
“Tune in to Lee's wildly entertaining ride through the global evolution of the phenomenon formerly known as breakdance, and you'll realize that not only is there nothing "wrong" with the idea of Asian crews ruling the break — for the past decade, that's actually been the norm.” - Jeff Yang, San Francisco Chronicle
"PLANET B-BOY shows that breaking is alive and thrillingly well all over the globe...compelling back stories...jaw-dropping dance sequences." - The Los Angeles Times
"Exhiliarating...dazzling performances....first-rate." - Variety
"Their stories are moving and their moves are thrilling." - NY Daily News
"Breakdancing is breaking out all over." - The Wall Street Journal
"The Spellbound of bodyrockin'...the movie simply lets the dancers do their fleet-footed, hyperathletic thing." - TimeOut New York
Awards:
Audience Award-SF Int'l Asian American Film Festival
Best Documentary-SF Int'l Asian American Film Festival
Special jury prize-IDFA film festival
Plot:
Planet B-boy goes inside the international, underground b-boy scene in Japan, France, South Korea, and the United States, as they prepare for the event of their lives: The Battle of the Year in Germany, the oldest and largest B-boy event in the world. Eighteen nations send their best crews to compete at the "world cup of b-boying".
Coming from vastly different cultures, what the b-boys share above all is their willingness to sacrifice everything for b-boying as a way of life. By gaining personal insight into their lives, we see that it is their ultimate form of self-expression and creativity.
With little chance of recognition or financial gain, the b-boys struggle to maintain their passion and love for their art, the original essence of hip-hop in its purest form.
Video
Events
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- LAST FOR ONE crew in NYC - Fre...
Damrosch Park Bandshell
Thursday, August 6 at 7:30pm - Planet B-boy airing on MTV
USA
Sunday, January 11 at 11:00am - Planet B-boy DVD Australia rel...
AUSTRALIA
Wednesday, December 3 at 8:00pm - Planet B-boy DVD. Available now!
Nationwide
Tuesday, November 11 at 12:00am - Planet B-boy DVD release. Pre-...
NATIONWIDE
Tuesday, November 11 at 1:00am - Planet B-boy DVD release party
Santos Party House
Friday, November 14 at 11:00pm - Planet B-boy DVD release party...
Ritch Nightblub
Tuesday, November 11 at 10:00pm - Upcoming release dates 2008. P...
Smart Projects Space
Tuesday, November 11 at 10:00am - Planet B-boy DVD release party...
The Standard Downtown
Monday, November 10 at 9:00pm - Meet the Jabbawockeez
Jersey Garden Mall
Saturday, July 12 at 11:00am
Notes
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- Planet B-boy DVD Australia. Available now 6:26pm Dec 3
- Planet B-boy DVD. Available now! 8:05pm Nov 10|1 Comment
- Planet B-boy screening times. Oct 31-Nov 5 6:15pm Oct 29
Planet B-boy, the movie
We just wanted to give a quick shout out to b-boy crew Last For One, who are in NYC all the way from Korea this week for a special performance:
HIP HOP GENERATION NEXT (Free show)
Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 7:30pm
Damrosch Park Bandshell
(62nd St between Columbus & Amsterdam Ave)
http://new.linc...olncenter.org/live/index.php/hhgn
Performers (in order of appearance):
Full Circle
FootworKINGz
Chinese American Arts Council Martial Arts Society
Last For One
Lee in Soo Dance Project (US debut)
Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew
The show's supposed to go on until 10pm and it's a free jam, no tickets required....
See you there!Read More
HIP HOP GENERATION NEXT (Free show)
Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 7:30pm
Damrosch Park Bandshell
(62nd St between Columbus & Amsterdam Ave)
http://new.linc...olncenter.org/live/index.php/hhgn
Performers (in order of appearance):
Full Circle
FootworKINGz
Chinese American Arts Council Martial Arts Society
Last For One
Lee in Soo Dance Project (US debut)
Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew
The show's supposed to go on until 10pm and it's a free jam, no tickets required....
See you there!Read More
Planet B-boy, the movie
Peace everyone. We are excited to have Planet B-boy airing on MTV starting this Sunday. All the airing times are EST. Please check your local listings for complete details.
Sunday, Jan 11 - 9am
Monday, Jan 12 - 2am
Please let your friends know, and double check your local listings for exact show times. Planet B-boy also m...ade Movifones top 50 films for 2008!
http://www.moviefone.com/insidemovies/20
Sunday, Jan 11 - 9am
Monday, Jan 12 - 2am
Please let your friends know, and double check your local listings for exact show times. Planet B-boy also m...ade Movifones top 50 films for 2008!
http://www.moviefone.com/insidemovies/20
Planet B-boy, the movie Photos from Planet B-boy crews performing at the first ever Youtube live event.
Planet B-boy, the movie Photos from Planet B-boy crews performing at the first ever Youtube live event.
Planet B-boy, the movie
Peace everyone. We are excited to finally have Planet B_boy available on DVD (http://www.planetbboy.com). In association with URB magazine and OkayPlayer, we would like to invite you to come celebrate the DVD release of Planet B-boy tonight at the Santos Party House.
Friday, Nov 14
11pm-4am
Santos Party House
100 Lafayette... (Between Walker/White)
Admission is $10
Music by Rich Medina
Special performance by 88-keys
Please help us spread the word. Peace and thanks to everyone for their continued support.
The Planet B-boy team
http://www.planetbboy.comRead More
Friday, Nov 14
11pm-4am
Santos Party House
100 Lafayette... (Between Walker/White)
Admission is $10
Music by Rich Medina
Special performance by 88-keys
Please help us spread the word. Peace and thanks to everyone for their continued support.
The Planet B-boy team
http://www.planetbboy.comRead More
Planet B-boy, the movie
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AGAINST ALL ODDS IN THE JERSEY GARDENS MALL
651 KAPKOWSKI RD. ELIZABETH, NJ 07201
WHEN:
SATURDAY JULY 12th, 2008
FROM 11:00AM - 12:30PM
WHO:
AMERICAS BEST DANCE CREW CHAMPIONS THE JABBAWOCKEEZ WILL BE ON HAND TO MEET WITH FANS AND SIGN AUTOGRAPHS.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?: ANYONE WHO BUYS A JABBAWOCKEEZ SHIRT AT THE JERSEY GA...RDENS AGAINST ALL ODDS LOCATION BETWEEN NOW AND 12:00PM ON SATURDAY.
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