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202444 minGdocumentary

Breakin' on the One

202444 minGdocumentary

A breaking battle in 1981 between the Rocksteady Crew and the Dynamic Rockers in New York City ignites a movement that reshapes sports and entertainment.

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A breaking battle in 1981 between the Rocksteady Crew and the Dynamic Rockers in New York City ignites a movement that reshapes sports and entertainment.

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Jamaal Parhamdirector

Bashan Aquartdirector

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New York City in 1981 becomes the backdrop for a breaking battle between the Rocksteady Crew and the Dynamic Rockers. This event marks the beginning of a cultural movement that rises from the city’s struggling boroughs. As breaking gains popularity, it influences sports and entertainment on a global scale. The film captures the evolution of this dance style and its impact on various industries over the decades.

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