LaChapelle Gets Krump With “RIZEâ€
“The images in this film have not been sped up in any way.â€
The style of photographer and video director David LaChapelle can’t be denied. Greased up celebrities and over-stylized, other-worldly scenes are his trademarks. LaChapelle puts the aesthetic into full-effect in this month’s release of “RIZE,†his feature documentary film debut.
The film captures the energy of a diverse form of dancing born out of the impoverished youth growing up in South Central LA. These kids want something better than the commercial Hip Hop stereotypes and gang-banging. They don’t shoot guns and sell drugs, they krump and clown.
Follow these Big Boyz and Little Mommas as they they take the battle to the floor. The LA release date is slated for June 24. For now, catch a sneak preview.
I, butterbean will be at the ford theatre showing on the 17th, as part of the la film fest. i hear real dancers are gonna perform booyakasha!
Attended a screener last night. Hooooollleeee shit, there’s some fantastic footage in there. Be sure to book Tommy the Clown for your company picnic now.
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THIS MOVIE IS SO SO SO GOOD I LOVE IT ALOT AND I THINK IT GIVES A GOOD MESSAGE.