Poster for the movie Rize

Rize

2005 • 86 minutes
Documentary

A documentary film that highlights two street derived dance styles, Clowning and Krumping, that came out of the low income neighborhoods of L.A.. Director David LaChapelle interviews each dance crew about how their unique dances evolved. A new and positive activity away from the drugs, guns, and gangs that ruled their neighborhood. A raw film about a growing sub-culture movements in America.

Picture of Christopher Toler

Christopher Toler

Self

Picture of Tommy the Clown

Tommy the Clown

Self

Picture of Miss Prissy

Miss Prissy

Self

Picture of Dragon

Dragon

Self

Picture of Ceasare Willis

Ceasare Willis

Self

Picture of La Niña

La Niña

Self

Picture of Larry Berry

Larry Berry

Self

Picture of Kevin Richardson

Kevin Richardson

Self

Picture of Jassy Marie

Jassy Marie

Lil Mama Dancer