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MAYOR OF THE SUNSET STRIP: Spanning three decades of music from the Beatles to Bowie, Courtney Love to Coldplay, Mayor of the Sunset Strip is the story of US radio DJ Rodney Bingenheimer's pursuit of fame. As a teenager motivated by his passion for music and the allure of celebrity, Rodney first hit L.A.'s infamous Sunset Strip during its psychedelic heyday. There he partied with, amongst others, Elvis Presley, John Lennon, The Rolling Stones, Jim Morrison, Led Zeppelin and The Beach Boys. Famous by association, he became rock 'n' roll's most infamous groupie. Relentless in his pursuit of fame and driven by his love of music, Rodney carved out a name for himself as a promoter, journalist, club owner and pop impresario. More importantly, however, he was instrumental in breaking music across the airwaves in the US.
RIZE: Remember the breakdance films of the 1980s? Well imagine a new form of street dance one that is creatively and physically demanding and performed at incredible speed with unbelievable agility. Then imagine the rival dance gangs settling their differences in a major auditorium with an old-fashioned dance battle a la Electric Boogaloo. Then imagine that its all real. Throw in a thumping hip-hop soundtrack and direction from world renowned photographer and video clip maker David LaChapelle and you have Rize. This brilliant documentary exuberantly demonstrates the rise of Clowning and Krumping, the startling hip-hop dance subculture, which started on the streets of south Central LA and is now exploding across the globe into mainstream culture. The result is enthralling, breathtaking and exhilarating.
DAVE CHAPPELLES BLOCK PARTY: Comedy superstar Dave Chappelle presents a Brooklyn neighbourhood with its very own once-in-a-lifetime street party. This unprecedented combination of comedy and music sees Dave Chappelle perform all-new material, joined by a stellar roster of artists including Kanye West, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, Dead Prez, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, the Roots, Cody ChesnuTT, Big Daddy Kane, and - reunited for their first performance in over seven years - the Fugees. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Michel Gondry and his Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind cinematographer capture all of the exclusive performances and crowd excitement on an unforgettable Saturday, as well as private rehearsals, behind-the-scenes antics and footage of Dave Chappelle in the small Ohio town he calls home. Dave Chappelles Block Party is your personal ticket into the music and comedy event of the year.