Bryn evans 2014 a group of 30 senior citizens, the oldest of whom is 96, are preparing on a small island off the coast of new zealand for the world hip hop dance championship in las vegas. Lees contempt for wilful ignorance and political corruption explodes through the. Evans started his career as a photojournalist and spent years covering some of the most volatile stories on the planet, with his decision to pick up a different kind of camera paving the way for a. Though hip hop eration is his first released movie, bryn evans has been working as a storyteller for more than 15 years. While hip hop dance competitions may be dominated by youthful dancers performing gravitydefying, acrobatic, graceful dance moves, the world hip hop championship is. Hip hop eration follows a troupe of courageous, yet cheeky, senior citizens on an extraordinary quest to perform at the world hip hop championships in las vegas. The dance troupe called hip operation, with an average age of nearly 80 among its members, decided to apply for the special exhibition category in the las vegas hip hop international championships of august 20. Music from the original score composed by the sound room. And along with twentyseven other nonagenarians they defy the odds and hip hop their way into the hearts and minds.
You can do whatever the hell you want in your future, even after your inevitable hip replacement. Music from the 5 x 1 hour pbsdiscovery series big pacific composed by the sound room. Equal parts crowdpleasing, inspiring, funny and sad, hip hoperation is a touching familyfriendly film about the adaptability and resiliency of the human spirit at any age. The doc wears its charm on its sleeve and prides itself with that sort of.
While hip hop dance competitions may be dominated by youthful dancers performing gravitydefying, acrobatic, graceful dance moves, the world hip hop championship is about to get turned on its head and then spun around. The 2014 ceremony took place in shed 10 on queens wharf in auckland on friday 12 december 2014. Watching youngster billie jordan teach thirty odd over 65s hiphop dance moves with the prospect of performing in las vegas makes this film pure entertainment. These hip hoppers may each be almost a century young, but for kara 94, maynie 95 and terri 93, the journey to the las vegas world hip hop. Hip hoperation trailer german deutsch 2015 youtube. Hip hop eration is a poetic feelgood documentary film that proves age has no limits and that hip hop can set you free. Its the world hip hop championships in las vegas or bust for a troupe of plucky seniors from new zealand.
Enjoy the free screening of hip hop eration on the auckland live digital stage of a selection of cinematic classics at summer in the square this is a summer in the square event and part of tamaki makauraus outdoor cinema lineup films in the square in aotea square, so grab the whanau, picnic rug and ready, set, action rated pg, some material may not be suitable for young children. Hip hop eration doesnt explore the urban roots of hip hop, nor does it illuminate why billie specifically thinks hip hop is the best set of moves for the elderly, but the film acknowledges dance as a form of expression for diverse groups by moving the action outside of the seniors meeting hall and into new zealands schools. Hip hoperation official trailer film, video nzedge. Hip hop eration gledajte filmove s titlovima besplatno. Hip hoperation hip hoperation chronicles a mission to bust some moves, and demonstrate that ageing need not be a barrier to joy. Hip hoperation is a new zealand documentary film about a dance troupe managed by communications consultant turned flash mob. They are under the inspirational leadership of manager billie jordan, who is convinced even before they have qualified for the championship that the trip to vegas is a certainty.
Hip hoperation is one of the best documentaries or even films i have seen in a long time. I strongly suggest making time to see one of the other three screenings of hip hop eration at this years milwaukee film festival. It is an inspirational selfhelp journey for anyone fearful of growing old. Hip operation crew founder billie jordans life to be made into film. It will make you want to celebrate life regardless of age. Hip hop eration follows a troupe of courageous, yet cheeky, senior citizens on an extraordinary quest to perform at the world hip hop championships in las vegas, proving to the world that youre never too old to. Offizieller hip operation trailer deutsch german 2015 abonnieren. If you missed tvnzs onenews fantastic coverage live at. Hip hoperation, a film about an elderly hip hop dance troupe of the same name and their sunshiny manager billie jordan, keeps matters fluffy and cute which is fine, except it doesnt budge from there. Along with twentyfour other senior citizens they defy the odds and hip hop their way into the hearts and minds of thousands of young fans from around the world. The stars of this documentary are a group of selfdeprecating, young at heart waiheke islanders some in their 90s who head to las vegas to compete in the world hip hop championships. Hip hoperation is a new zealand documentary film about a dance troupe managed by communications consultant turned flash mob choreographer billie. Hip hoperation films in the square auckland for kids.
Join kara, maynie, and terri all in their mid 90s from a small town in new zealand. Led by founder billie jordan the group of seniors experience what it feels like to compete in the olympics of hip hop. The 2014 rialto channel new zealand film awards was the third presentation of the new zealand film awards, a new zealand film industry award. And along with twentyseven other nonagenarians they defy the odds and hiphop their way into the hearts and minds. Hip hoperation cleveland international film festival. Hip hoperation is a poetic feelgood documentary film that proves age has no limits and that hip hop can set you free. Hip hoperation is a documentary that follows a group of senior citizens from new zealand. Who said your grandmother couldnt be a hip hop star. Hip hoperation chronicles a mission to bust some moves, and demonstrate that ageing need not be a barrier to joy. Use it as a cheerful break from the more serious films in. The film is a reminder that age really is just a number.
Bold and passionate hip hop musical, exploding with energy, slick rhymes and heady ideas. It will make you want to celebrate life regardless of age or condition. Hip hoperation is a poetic feelgood film that proves age has no limits and that hip hop can set you free. Hip hop eration won moa awards for best documentary and documentary. Lysistrata parris formulates a plan to end gang war in chicago by persuading her female cohorts to withhold sex from their boyfriends and husbands. These senior citizens may each be almost a century young, but for kara, 94 maynie 95 and terri 93 the journey to las vegas and the world hip hop dance championships is just the beginning of a lifes journey. Hip hoperation 2014 film sa prevodom online hd filmovi. Hip hoperation is a new zealand documentary film about a dance troupe managed by communications consultant turned flash mob choreographer billie jordan on waiheke island in new zealand. Music from the 5 x 1 hour pbsdiscovery series big pacific. Gledajte online film besplatno na 720p 1080p hd videozapisima sa radne povrsine, prijenosnog racunala, prijenosnog racunala, tableta, iphonea, ipada, mac pro i jos vise.
Inkubator new zealand film commission who said your grandmother couldnt be a hip hop star. Ranging in age from 66 to 94, kara bang bang nelson, eileen diva mystic evans, rosemary missy royo mckenzie and 24 other members of the hip op eration crew are determined to travel to the states to compete alongside hip hop crews a third their age. Hip hoperation follows a troupe of courageous, yet cheeky, senior citizens on an extraordinary quest to perform at the world hip hop championships in las. Music from the original score for hip hop eration composed by the sound room. The film explores the lives and motivations of the ambitious waiheke island senior citizens within the dance group. These senior citizens may each be almost a century young, but for kara, 94 maynie, 95 and terri, 93 the journey to las vegas and the world hip hop dance. Bang bang baby, hip hoperation win at santa barbara. Hip hoperation celebrates living life to the fullest and is full of laughs, colourful characters and kiwi attitude. Hip operation crew founder billie jordans life to be.
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