Rize

Directed by David LaChapelle.
Produced by LaChapelle, Marc Hawker, Ellen Jacobson-Clarke, Richmond Talauega, Tone Talauega.
By focusing on a dance phenomenon occurring in the streets of South Central Los Angeles known as “krumping,” this film illuminates a sub-community of young performers who, despite being surrounded by drug addiction, gang activity and poverty, remain optimistic and upbeat. These krumpers show us how their spirit and creativity enable them to rise above their environment, and how they create a sense of family where none existed before.
35mm. 85 mins.