From Mambo To Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale (2006)

  
Format:  From Mambo To Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale DVD 
 
 
Directed by Henry Chalfant ("Style Wars"), this documentary examines the ways that Latin rhythms impacted life in the South Bronx. Along with a look at how the area's residents embraced salsa and rap music, the film also includes insights from such performers and scenesters as Angel Rodriguez, Clemente "Kid Freeze" Moreno, Sandra Maria Estevez, members of The Rock Steady Crew, and others. 55 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; interviews; outtakes.
 
SKU: D70562
$17.99
Regularly $19.99
Category:
Documentary
Rated:
NR
Color:
Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 No

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