A dance battle called The Battle Zone took place at the Great Western Forum in 2004, featuring clowns and krumpers from South Central Los Angeles.
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A dance battle called The Battle Zone took place at the Great Western Forum in 2004, featuring clowns and krumpers from South Central Los Angeles.
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Tommy the Clown stands at the forefront of a vibrant dance scene in South Central Los Angeles. His style, clowning, emerges as a creative response to the challenges of life in a neighborhood marked by violence and poverty. The documentary captures the evolution of clowning into krumping, a dance form developed by Lil' C and Miss Prissy, who use movement to channel their frustrations and escape gang life. Set against the backdrop of the Great Western Forum, the film features intense dance battles that showcase the energy and passion of these young performers.
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- Meet Tommy the Clown, a former drug dealer turned dance leader.
- See the energetic dance battle between clowns and krumpers.
- Find out how krumping evolved from clowning.
Did You Know
- Rize was released in Summer 2005 and produced by Lions Gate Films.
- The film won the Best Documentary award at the Aspen Short Fest in 2004.
- Rize features interviews with dancers like Lil' C and Miss Prissy.
- The Battle Zone dance battle took place in 2004 at the Great Western Forum.
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Who directed the documentary Rize?
Rize was directed by David LaChapelle.
What are the two main dance styles featured in Rize?
The two main dance styles featured in Rize are clowning and krumping.
When was Rize released?
Rize was released in the summer of 2005.
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