RIZE
Type of movie?
Documentary
Film or TV?
Film
Was there more dance or narration in the film?
There was much more dance throughout the film and much less narration.
This film mainly documented the struggles of which ethnic group?
African Americans
What is krumping?
A form of hip hop dance
What is clowning?
It was a hip hop dancing group that dressed up as clowns.
Which time frame where these dances in?
1930's-1980's
What was the intended audience for this film?
People who like modern styles of dance.
Who is Tommy the Clown?
The man responsible for starting the clowning movement, which later evolved into the krumping movement.
When was this film released?
2005
What styles of dance were shown in this film?
Modern Contemporary and Interpretive
Was this film made to primarily entertain or to inform?
To inform.
What is the difference between krumping and clowning?
Krumping evolved from clowning as a more expressive dance movement.
What is the Battle Zone?
It is a dance competition between the Krumpers and the Clowns.
Which was one of the names of one of the dance pieces in the film?
Ostrich (1932) by Asadata Dafora, Barrelhouse Blues (1943) by Katherine Dunham, Strange Fruit (1943) by Pearl Primus, Mourner's Bench (1947) by Talley Beatty, Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder (1959) by Donald Mc Kayle, First Section of D-Man in the Waters (1989) by Bill T. Jones
What year was this film released?
2007 (on DVD)
Who produced this film?
Lionsgate
Who directed this film?
David LaChapelle
What famous choreographer was the last dance choreographed by?
Bill T. Jones
Who was the dance company for the last dance?
Arnie Zane dance company?