The Battle for L.A.
5.7
“There is a war being fought in the streets everyday. Sharpen your skills. Earn your respect.”
Filmmaker Darren Doane ("42K") and a camera, hit the streets of L.A. in an almost guerilla-like fashion and interviews a number of DJs, rappers and dancers. Not only do they give their take on what hip-hop is, what it represents on a personal and social level, but he also attends what is termed "battles" between rappers. While such battles are known to get aggressive from time to time, it is often a way for people to blow off some steam, express themselves, strut their stuff and compete.
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Cast
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Darren Doane
Known for
Saving Christmas
Carlos Aguilar
Bookworm Brown
Also in
The Magnificent Stranger
Raphi Henly
Natalie Doane
Johnson Barnes
Blu
Shane C. Drake
Shane C. Drake
Also in
Eyes Front
Terrence Cedrics
DJ Jedi
Josh Karchmer
Leon Anthony Clayborne
Brotha Dvooa
Justin Tyler
Raphi Henley
Big Shame
Darren Doane Director · Shane C. Drake Editor
United States release January 20, 2004
Languages
Original language
English
Release dates
United States · January 20, 2004
Theatrical
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