On July 31, 2010, in Brooklyn, New York, the first ever American Beatbox Championship took place. Beatboxers and beatbox fans from all over the world converged at Littlefield, Performance and Art space, in Brooklyn, New York to witness and participate in this historical event. Contestants of all races, from all over the United States competed. Now it’s down to the eight finalists! This documentary honors the evolution of Beatboxing juxtaposed against the final day of competition to crown the first American beat boxing champion.
Directed by Manauvaskar Kublall and produced by Richard McKeown, this film documents one of the most neglected genres of Hip Hop culture and places it in its rightful place in Hip Hop history as well as an American art form. Appearences in the film include Hip Hop Legends; Rahzel the "Godfather of Noyze", Masai Electro, Parrish Smith of EPMD, as well as Jarobi White of A Tribe Called Quest!
Featured appearances include Kenny Muhammad, The Human Orchestra; World Beatboxing Assoc co-founder, Chesney Snow; Hobbit, from the U.K.; 2009 Spanish beatboxing champion, Lytos; from France, Ezra and L.O.S. ; KRNFX from Canada and many more!
Details about Theatrical Release:
All evenings include an OPTIONAL pre screening reception sponsored by Bronx Brewery with a selection of their fine beverages at 7:15 pm. All 8:05pm showings will feature a short Beatboxing presentation and Q&A with films Executive Producers.