Rize(2005)
Rize Synopsis
A documentary film that highlights two street derived dance styles, Clowning and Krumping, that came out of the low income neighborhoods of L.A.. Director David LaChapelle interviews each dance crew about how their unique dances evolved. A new and positive activity away from the drugs, guns, and gangs that ruled their neighborhood. A raw film about a growing sub-culture movements in America.
Rize (2005) is a documentary film directed by David LaChapelle, released on January 15, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Christopher Toler, Tommy the Clown, Miss Prissy and Dragon. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- David LaChapelle
- Producers:
- Marc Hawker, Ellen Jacobson
- Production:
- David LaChapelle Studios, HSI Productions, Darkfibre Entertainment Ltd., Got Films
- Status:
- Released
Rize Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Christopher Toler
Christopher Toler
as Self
- Tommy the Clown
Tommy the Clown
as Self
Miss Prissy
as Self
- Dragon
Dragon
as Self
Ceasare Willis
as Self
- La Niña
La Niña
as Self
- Larry Berry
Larry Berry
as Self
Kevin Richardson
as Self
- Jassy Marie
Jassy Marie
as Lil Mama Dancer
Key crew
Directed by David LaChapelle, produced by Marc Hawker and Ellen Jacobson.
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Rize Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 50 ratings.
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Rize – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rize online?
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Rize (2005) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rize?
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The main cast of Rize (2005) includes Christopher Toler, Tommy the Clown, Miss Prissy, Dragon and Ceasare Willis. The film was directed by David LaChapelle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rize released?
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Rize was released on January 15, 2005 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Rize worth watching?
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Rize (2005) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.