Description:

Rize reveals a groundbreaking dance phenomenon that's exploding on the streets of South Central, Los Angeles. Taking advantage of unprecedented access, Rize dvd is a documentary that brings to light a revolutionary form of artistic expression borne from oppression. The aggressive and visually stunning Rize dance modernizes moves indigenous to African tribal rituals and features mind-blowing, athletic movement sped up to impossible speeds. We meet Tommy Johnson (Tommy the Clown), who first created the Rize style as a response to the 1992 Rodney King riots and named it Clowning, as well as the kids who developed the movement into what they now call Krumping. The kids use dance as an alternative to gangs and hustling: they form their own troupe and paint their faces like warriors, meeting to outperform rival gangs of dancers or just to hone their skills. For the dancers, Krumping/Rize becomes a way of life and, because it's authentic expression the dance becomes a vital part of who they are.

UPC:	031398183112

Release: 1/9/07