Planet B-Boy


1h 38m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Set in the International world of B-boying--the urban dance more commonly known as "breakdancing." In Osaka, Paris, Seoul and Las Vegas, dancers struggle for their dreams despite being misunderstood by larger society and even their own families. An American dancer in Vegas looks for his big break;

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Dance
Documentary
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Intercontinental Film Distributors (Hong Kong); Madman Entertainment Pty., Ltd.; Mongrel Media; Mongrel Media
Distribution Company
Crown Films (Taiwan)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

Synopsis

Set in the International world of B-boying--the urban dance more commonly known as "breakdancing." In Osaka, Paris, Seoul and Las Vegas, dancers struggle for their dreams despite being misunderstood by larger society and even their own families. An American dancer in Vegas looks for his big break; a Korean son seeks his father's approval; a twelve-year-old boy in France confronts his family's racism--all the b-boys' lives collide in Germany where their skills are put to the ultimate test: the "Battle of the Year" finals, with crews from 18 nations vying for the title of World Champion.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Dance
Documentary
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Intercontinental Film Distributors (Hong Kong); Madman Entertainment Pty., Ltd.; Mongrel Media; Mongrel Media
Distribution Company
Crown Films (Taiwan)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the DOC U! Award at the 2007 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA).

Released in United States Spring March 21, 2008

Released in United States 2007

Released in United States Spring March 21, 2008 (LA)

Released in United States 2007 (World Documentary Competition)