Review of Rize (2005) by Fred T — 13 Aug 2014

Rize is a unique and electrifying documentary about the inception of Krump dancing in the inner cities of Los Angeles, groundzero for the L.A. riots. Out of the ashes of inequality and hate comes a raw, new form of youthful expression known as Krump.

While Rize bursts with energy and infectious, often spellbinding dancing, it's also an explorative narrative into the lives of the kids/dancers, dance-groups and thier struggles to overcome impoverishment, gangs, drug addiction as well as personal tragedy.

Only to persevere, through positivity and the art of dance. Excellent.