Beat This: A Hip-Hop History is a 1984 BBC documentary film about hip-hop culture, directed by Dick Fontaine. The cast includes Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Kool Herc — the film includes footage from Herc's original dance parties — The Cold Crush Brothers, Jazzy Jay, Brim Fuentes, and The Dynamic Rockers. It is narrated by Imhotep Gary Byrd. Originally part of the Arena television series, it was among the first crop of documentaries about hip-hop.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- BBC, BBC Arena
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Top Cast
Afrika Bambaataa as Himself
Grandmaster Caz as Himself
Malcolm McLaren as Himself
Top Crew
Dick Fontaine · Director
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