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Documentary Short
2011
Beatboxing - The Fifth Element of Hip Hop
Best Documentary Short (31-60 Minutes)

It was in the late 70s that a youth culture evolved in the poorer parts of New York which combined several disciplines under the name of Hip Hop. Apart from the four classic elements of Graffiti writing, DJing, Breakdancing, and Rapping, the musical side of this culture was enhanced by a fifth element called 'Beatboxing'. From the hardship of poverty and the lack of instruments, a pioneer was inspired to imitate drum rhythms with his mouth - his brilliance creating the term 'Human Beatbox'. The documentary integrally covers a variety of musical technical abilities. Beatboxing has become a multilingual and diverse instrument applied in all genres of music. The documentary shows how this modern style of music has spread and how it continues to enrich the entertainment world.

Credits

Director: 
Klaus Schneyder
Screenwriter: 
Klaus Schneyder
Producer: 
Angela Viscido
Cinematographer: 
Klaus Schneyder
Country: 
United States
Runtime: 
55 minutes
Film Collection: 
ADAPTATION

Schedule

Market House - Black Box Theatre
Friday, November 4, 2011 - 9:00pm
Maiden Alley Cinema
Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 1:00pm