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Planet B-Boy

2008 · 1h 38m · Unrated Documentary
Directed by Benson Lee

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Overview

Think breakdancing died in the eighties? Think again. PLANET B-BOY is a feature-length, theatrical documentary that re-discovers one of the most incredible dance phenomena the world has ever seen. Originally known as "B-boying", breakdancing was an urban dance form that originated from the streets of New York City during the seventies.

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All reviews
83%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Benson Lee's crackling 2007 video documentary follows five teams as they compete for a world title, with one amazing number after another showcasing the dancers' chorus-line precision, gymnastic athleticism, and thematic novelty.

Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader
Fresh

If Benson Lee's intention with Planet B-Boy was to set the record straight on the continuing story of break dancers, then his documentary has to be counted a success. With a few caveats.

Susan Walker, Toronto Star
Fresh

What's fun about Benson Lee's documentary Planet B-Boy isn't just the amazingly athletic displays of B-boys he puts on screen, but the film's sense of cultural discovery.

Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Fresh

If I could, I would spin on my head to express how much I enjoyed Planet B-Boy.

Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
Fresh

The seemingly endless performances can be a bit much, but Lee's sensitivity to the need of these dancers to say something about themselves through dazzling moves is memorable.

Tom Keogh, Seattle Times

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