New York on Film: Beat Street

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 2:00pm

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The image shows two scenes from the movie Beat Street. On the left is a poster with the title in graffiti-style text, featuring a smiling young woman and other characters. The tagline reads, "Takin' the beat to the streets!" On the right, a character stands in a graffiti-covered subway tunnel with a sign above him reading, "Don't Miss the New Year's Eve Blast Off at the Roxy. — Beat Street (1984). Courtesy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

Don't miss this screening of Beat Street (Stan Lathan, 1984,106 mins), a vibrant celebration of hip-hop culture that debuted 40 years ago. Set against the holiday season and culminating on New Year's Eve, this iconic film captures the heart of 1980s New York City, featuring cameos from hip-hop legends, showcasing the artistry of breakdancing, graffiti art, DJing, and MCing that defined an era. Discover the rhythms, stories, and energy that made Beat Street a groundbreaking piece of New York cinema.

This screening is presented partnership with the Hip Hop Hall of Fame, in collaboration with our new exhibition Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection.

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