Beat Street

Beat Street

Takin' the beat to the streets!

1984105 min6.9 / 10

An energetic, warmly-told story about friendship and artistic ambition set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s hip-hop culture in the Bronx.

An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.

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