Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box (2002)

The human beat box is one of the key elements in the development of Hip Hop culture, alongside Dj-ing, Graffiti, Breakdancing, and MC-ing. Unfortunately, its contribution has been largely overlooked, as has the fun, expressive, human, and spontaneous dimension of Hip Hop that it represents. Over 30 practitioners of this art form discuss their techniques and the evolution of their craft, through interviews, live performances, archival footage, and animation.

Director: Joey Garfield
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 73 min
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Production: Ghost Robot
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box about?
The human beat box is one of the key elements in the development of Hip Hop culture, alongside Dj-ing, Graffiti, Breakdancing, and MC-ing. Unfortunately, its contribution has been largely overlooked, as has the fun, expressive, human, and spontaneous dimension of Hip Hop that it represents. Over 30 practitioners of this art form discuss their techniques and the evolution of their craft, through interviews, live performances, archival footage, and animation.
Who directed Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box?
Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box was directed by Joey Garfield.
Who stars in Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box?
Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box stars Biz Markie, Doug E. Fresh, Money Mark.
How long is Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box?
Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box?
Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box produced?
Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box was produced in United States of America.