just watched Planet B-Boy last night. it was pretty awesome. it was more awesome that it was a documentary made by an Asian-American, Benson Lee. For those of you who haven’t heard of the movie, its a movie about the dance component of the hip-hop culture. like many other “big event” type of movies that focus on the road to the culminating event of its corresponding activity, Planet B-Boy focuses on five different teams members and their journey to the Battle of the Year.
I really liked it because not only was it directed by an Asian American, but also because three of the five teams that were showcased were from Asian countries: Japan and two from Korea. the Chinese and Taiwanese teams apparently weren’t as good so they weren’t deemed important enough to focus on.
the movie wasn’t just about the art of break-dancing, and the other stories that were told in the movie were really quite touching and poignant.
anyway, if you’re in Chicago, you should check it out, its playing at the landmark theater in the Century Mall in boy’s town. the last day to see it is thursday, so make sure you get to it if you can make it.
peace.
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