This documentary explores the history and scope of the hip-hop dance style. The movement is also studied as a global marketing phenomenon. Despite its popularity, hip-hop struggles to define its historical lineage, concept, origins, aesthetics, and generational acceptance. Discover how it was first introduced to mainstream America in the early 1970s as break dancing (or b-boying). Learn how hip-hop has evolved and where it’s headed. A documentary conceived and directed by Moncell Durden.
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Through video footage, television clips, and rare early photos, this film uncovers the life of one of America's leading cultural icons, Nat King Cole—documenting both his struggles and successes, from his early childhood in Alabama to his transformation into America's best loved performer. The video also includes countless bonus clips of classic like "Mona Lisa," "Nature Boy," "A Christmas Song," "Route 66," "Paper Moon," "Sweet Lorraine," and "For Sentimental Reasons"—all taken from Cole's live concert and television performances as well as collaborations with outstanding artists, such as Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Coleman Hawkins, Sammy Davis Jr., Harry Belafonte, Ertha Kitt, and Johnny Mercer. (96 minutes)
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