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Style Wars
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Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant's PBS documentary tracks the rise and fall of subway graffiti in New York in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Lists that include Style Wars
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- Wild Style - Focuses on the hip-hop culture of New York City, showcasing breakdancing and graffiti.
- Flashdance - Centers around dance and the pursuit of dreams in an energetic urban environment.
- Breakin' - Features the rise of breakdancing and street culture during the 1980s.
- Step Up - Showcases street dancing and romance, with elements of hip-hop culture.
- Rugrats in Paris: The Movie - Though animated, it features elements of childhood urban culture and creativity.
- Kicking It - Documentary about street soccer cultures around the globe, reflecting urban youth life.
- Stomp the Yard - Focuses on dance battles in a collegiate setting, emphasizing African American culture.
- You Got Served - Highlighting competitive dance battles within a group of friends, connecting street dance communities.
- The Get Down - Takes place in the 1970s Bronx and explores the rise of disco and hip-hop.
- 8 Mile - Centers around a struggling rapper, capturing the essence of street performance and competition.
- Empire - Focuses on a hip-hop music empire, involving themes of family and ambition.
- Battle of the Year - About a dance competition that showcases the global breakdancing culture.
- Fame - Explores the lives and struggles of students at a performing arts high school.
- Shake It Up - Focuses on dancing teens and their journey to become professional dancers.
- Dance Academy - Follows young dancers as they pursue careers in the competitive world of ballet and contemporary dance.
- So You Think You Can Dance - Competitive dance reality show that celebrates various dance styles including hip-hop.
- StreetDance 3D - A story about a group of street dancers who incorporate ballet into their routines.
- Honey - Follows a dancer and choreographer from the streets as she pursues her dreams.
- Footloose - Centers on youth and the transformative power of dance in a conservative town.
- Jerusalema - Focuses on the rise of organized crime in South Africa, featuring street culture.
- The Break-Up - Includes street performances and showcases urban relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Carnival of Souls - While horror-themed, it also reflects on urban life and the struggles of the main character.
- The Last Dragon - Features martial arts along with strong ties to music and urban culture.
- Garage Days - Centers around a garage band and their pursuits within music and youth culture.
- Saturday Night Fever - Focuses on disco culture and the influence of music on urban youth’s lives.
- The Warriors - Explores urban street gangs' culture and their struggles, with a gripping storyline.
- Can't Hardly Wait - High school experience and celebrations of youth culture.
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - While a sitcom, it reflects urban youth culture and the influence of music and dance.
- Inside the Circle - Focuses on the street performance and dance culture prevalent within specific communities.
- Romeo + Juliet - Modern interpretation of Shakespeare that also captures urban culture.
- In the Heights - Musical set in a vibrant Latino neighborhood, emphasizing community and music.
- My Street - Explores the journey of kids in an urban environment, emphasizing community and creativity.
- Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest - A documentary that reflects on hip-hop culture through the lens of a legendary group.
- Street Kings - Involves crime and adolescent struggles against a backdrop of street life in urban settings.
- Chorus Line - Explores dancers in the pursuit of their dreams in a musical format.
- The Bronx is Burning - Dramatic series showcasing the balance of personal life and street gang culture in the Bronx.
- Style Wars - Documentary about graffiti and hip-hop culture in New York City.
- Beat Street (The Series) - Continuation of the film's themes surrounding youth and hip-hop culture.
- American Street - About street musicians and the challenges they face in the urban landscape.
Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:47:30
Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Wild Style List
- Beat Street - A film that showcases the hip-hop culture, featuring breakdancing, graffiti, and DJing.
- Style Wars - A documentary that focuses on the early hip-hop culture, particularly graffiti and breakdancing.
- Flashdance - A dance film that incorporates elements of hip-hop and urban culture.
- The Get Down - A drama series that tells the story of the rise of hip-hop in the 1970s in the Bronx.
- 8 Mile - A drama about a young rapper trying to make a name for himself in Detroit, highlighting hip-hop battles.
- Step Up - A dance film series that incorporates various dance styles, including hip-hop.
- Do the Right Thing - A film that explores racial tensions in Brooklyn with a backdrop of hip-hop music and culture.
- You Got Served - A dance drama film that focuses on street dancing and competitions.
- Breakin' - A dance film centered around breakdancing and early hip-hop culture.
- Rize - A documentary that explores the krumping dance movement and its roots in the South Central community.
- In the Heights - A musical that celebrates Latino culture, community, and street life in Washington Heights, NYC.
- Brown Sugar - A romantic comedy that revolves around hip-hop culture and the love for music.
- Hustle & Flow - A drama about a Memphis pimp who aspires to be a successful rapper.
- Belly - A crime drama that emphasizes hip-hop culture, featuring famous rappers in leading roles.
- The Breaks - A series set in the 1990s that focuses on the lives of three friends trying to make it in the hip-hop industry.
- Empire - A drama series about a family-owned hip-hop music company and the issues they face.
- Straight Outta Compton - A biographical film about the rise of the hip-hop group N.W.A. and their impact on culture.
- Hip-Hop Evolution - A documentary series that explores the history of hip-hop culture and its artists.
- Poetic Justice - A film that incorporates poetry and features themes from the urban culture of the 90s.
- Get Rich or Die Tryin' - A semi-autobiographical film based on the life of rapper 50 Cent, emphasizing hip-hop culture.
- Paid in Full - A crime drama about drug dealing and street life, featuring a strong hip-hop influence.
- The Lox: Live in Concert - A live performance featuring iconic hip-hop group The Lox, showcasing the hip-hop culture.
- Honey - A dance film that incorporates hip-hop choreography and the struggles of aspiring dancers.
- New York, New York - A musical film that combines various cultural elements from New York City, including hip-hop.
- The Hip Hop Show - A series of performances and interviews from various hip-hop artists, showcasing their impact.
- Next Day Air - A comedy that revolves around a hip-hop pot dealer and the chaos that ensues.
- Saturday Night Fever - A classic dance film that, while centered on disco, influences hip-hop dance culture.
- Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure - While primarily a children's show, it often features musical elements similar to hip-hop.
- Slam - A drama focusing on a young poet's struggles in a gritty urban environment with a hip-hop influence.
- How She Move - A dance drama film centered around competitive step dancing, blending various urban dance styles.
- Kicks - A coming-of-age story involving sneaker culture in an urban setting, highlighting youth and hip-hop.
- The Art of Rap - A documentary that explores the art and craft of rapping featuring interviews with hip-hop legends.
- Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo - A sequel to Breakin', continues to explore breakdancing and hip-hop culture.
- Fame - A musical drama that primarily focuses on a performing arts school, blending various dance forms including hip-hop.
- Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World - A documentary exploring the role of hip-hop in shaping contemporary culture and politics.
- Dazed and Confused - While primarily a coming-of-age film, it captures the vibe of youth culture similar to hip-hop's essence.
- House Party - A comedy that features hip-hop culture as teenagers throw a party to showcase their talents.
- Khumba - An animated film that depicts themes of community and overcoming obstacles, with urban flair.
- Empire Records - While focused on a music store, it captures the spirit of youth, music, and culture similar to hip-hop.
- Carmen: A Hip Hopera - A modern retelling of the opera Carmen infused with hip-hop music and culture.
- The Wire - A crime drama series that portrays life in Baltimore, including the hip-hop culture and drug trade.
Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:47:34
Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to LA Originals List
- Style Wars - A documentary exploring the world of hip-hop culture and graffiti, similar to the urban art focus of LA Originals.
- Exit Through the Gift Shop - A documentary about street art and artists, reflective of the creative community highlighted in LA Originals.
- The Get Down - A dramatized depiction of the birth of hip-hop and disco music in 1970s New York, aligning with themes of culture and art.
- Rapumentary - This explores the lives of iconic rap artists, connecting to the biographies and interviews found in LA Originals.
- This Is Spinal Tap - A mockumentary about a rock band, resonating with the musical and cultural elements in LA Originals.
- WildStyle - An iconic hip-hop film that delves into graffiti and street culture, similar to the focus on urban art in LA Originals.
- City of God - A powerful portrayal of life in the slums of Brazil, akin to the raw storytelling found in LA Originals.
- Street Dreams - Follows the life of skateboard culture and the pursuit of dreams, intersecting themes of youth and art in LA Originals.
- Belly - A film that explores the lives of urban youth and their struggles, connected to the themes of identity in LA Originals.
- American Vandal - A mockumentary series that investigates art and culture through a comedic lens, similar to the artistic exploration in LA Originals.
- Do the Right Thing - A film depicting racial tensions and urban life, resonating with the cultural discussions in LA Originals.
- Hip-Hop Evolution - A documentary series tracing the history of hip-hop, linking directly to the musical roots presented in LA Originals.
- Slam - A film about a young poet who faces adversity, paralleling the artistic struggles showcased in LA Originals.
- The Defiant Ones - A documentary about the rise of hip-hop and its impact on culture, closely relating to the themes of LA Originals.
- A Bronx Tale - A film that examines the influence of street culture and community, mirroring the narratives found in LA Originals.
- Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest - A documentary on the journey of a musical group, similar to the life stories explored in LA Originals.
- In the Mix - A hip-hop dance film that showcases street culture, aligning with the artistic expressions in LA Originals.
- 8 Mile - A film centered on a young rapper's struggle for success, paralleling themes of ambition and artistry in LA Originals.
- Fame - A musical drama that highlights the pursuit of artistic success, reflecting the dreams and challenges shown in LA Originals.
- Girl Walks Home Alone at Night - A unique perspective on urban life and culture, akin to the visual storytelling present in LA Originals.
- The Art of Rap - A documentary showcasing interviews with hip-hop legends, aligning with the artistic focus of LA Originals.
- King of the Dancehall - A film that dives into dance culture and identity, resonating with the themes of art and life in LA Originals.
- Kicking & Screaming - A film centered on a soccer coach’s journey, paralleling personal growth themes seen in LA Originals.
- Black Panther - A superhero film that highlights African culture and art, sharing similar themes of cultural identity in LA Originals.
- The Get Down Part 2 - Continues the exploration of hip-hop and culture, closely tied to the artistic narratives in LA Originals.
- Coco - An animated film about family and culture, resonating with the exploration of identity in LA Originals.
- The Last Poets - Documentary focusing on the influential spoken word group, connecting to the poetic expressions in LA Originals.
- Straight Outta Compton - A biographical film about N.W.A and their impact on hip-hop culture, similar to the storytelling seen in LA Originals.
- American History X - A film exploring racism and redemption, sharing profound themes found in LA Originals.
- The Carter - This documentary explores Lil Wayne's life and music, paralleling the artist-focused theme of LA Originals.
- Legend - A film about twin gangsters and the criminal underground, touching upon themes of identity seen in LA Originals.
- Supa Modo - A heartwarming film about a girl’s dream of becoming a superhero, reflecting the dream-chasing narrative in LA Originals.
- Boyz n the Hood - A film depicting life in South Central Los Angeles, akin to the cultural narratives in LA Originals.
- Finding the Funk - A documentary about the history of funk music, paralleling the exploration of musical culture in LA Originals.
- Don't Let the Devil In - A film that incorporates urban legends and culture, reflecting the storytelling style of LA Originals.
- Everything Is Illuminated - A film about self-discovery and culture, resonating with the personal journeys highlighted in LA Originals.
- Gully - A film that delves into urban life and struggles, similar in spirit to the narratives of LA Originals.
- Boys State - A documentary about teenage boys in a political simulation, linking to the themes of youth and exploration in LA Originals.
- The Hip Hop Project - A documentary showcasing young artists in NYC, resonating with the themes of creativity in LA Originals.
- Rapture - A docuseries exploring the connection between hip-hop artists and their culture, similar to the journey depicted in LA Originals.
- Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club - A sequel exploring street life and aspirations, akin to the themes explored in LA Originals.
- Hustle & Flow - A film that tells the story of a pimp trying to become a rapper, paralleling the pursuit of dreams in LA Originals.
Last updated: 2024-10-02 14:36:28
