Breakin' on the One (2024)
From Bronx pastime to Olympic sport, breakdance’s fascinating history gets its due in this lively documentary
7.0
Movie
Documentary
2024
BASHAN AQUART, JAMAAL PARHAM
7.0
Renee Cuisia
TLDR
We dare you not to bust a move while watching.
What it's about
Ahead of breakdance’s Olympic debut, this documentary traces the origins of the sport and explores its inextricable relationship with New York and hip-hop.
The take
When people talk about hip-hop’s origins, they tend to forget an important element: dance. Along with DJs and rappers, it’s the breakdancers who helped popularize the culture and pushed hip-hop into the movement that it is today. Breakin’ On the One gives the dancers their due and shines a light on their overlooked history. We see how it served as a buoy that saved kids from potential crime on the streets, how inextricable it is to New York history, and how it even has roots in traditional African culture. The music and editing work hand in hand to match the dynamic boom-boom-boom energy of hop-hop and breakdance, making it exhilarating to watch.
What stands out
The energetic vibe of the film, which refuses to relent till the end.
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