BOUNCING CATS film trailer from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.
FILM SYNOPSIS
Uganda has been called one of the worst places on earth to be a child. In the South, children face the threat of poverty and disease. In the North, these threats are enflamed by a brutal, mindless war inflicted by the Lord’s Resistance Army (L.R.A.) that has divided families, displaced millions, and led to the abduction and mutilation of tens of thousands of children resulting in the deterioration of identity and culture.
Bouncing Cats is the inspiring story of one man’s attempt to create a better life for the children of Uganda using the unlikely tool of hip-hop with a focus on b-boy culture and breakdance. In 2006, Abraham “Abramz” Tekya, a Ugandan b-boy and A.I.D.S. orphan created Breakdance Project Uganda (B.P.U.). The dream was to establish a free workshop that would empower, rehabilitate and heal the community by teaching youth about b-boy culture. Based in Kampala, Uganda, B.P.U. has recently expanded to include permanent classes in Gulu, Northern Uganda. Abramz teaches classes three times a week to more than 300 kids from all parts of the country. Many of the children are homeless, victims of war and poverty, and few can afford proper schooling yet they walk from miles away to attend the B.P.U. classes. As Abramz says, “This is where many people’s pride is. It’s a skill that no one can take away from us.”
Crazy Legs, one of the founding members of the seminal Rock Steady Crew visited Uganda after receiving an invitation from Abramz to teach b-boy classes. What he discovered upon his arrival was both heartbreaking and inspiring. Traveling throughout Uganda, from the southern slums to the war-torn North, Crazy Legs encountered a passion for hip-hop and desire to learn amongst the most squalid conditions.
Bouncing Cats follows Abramz, Crazy Legs, and Breakdance Project Uganda on a journey to use hip-hop culture for positive social change. The film features narration by Common and interviews with Mos Def, Will-I-Am, and K’Naan.
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i think its gonna work out. Im scared of common, ill be honest all my hiphop heros got impersonated or not in my wifes prostitution in hollywood and im relearning to listen to music. Im sleeping outdoors finally so my body is more adept to breaking. iDk what CrazyLegs is going through but we had an RSC dancer taking classes at Dance411. If you heard of Sammy Davis Jr.. Anywat he old school playboy and his boys control alot of the girls. I cant remember if it was you or how long you were in america but i grew. I work at NasaJPL im just locked out and i have a lot of false allagation from knowingthose girls from Dance411. Normani - Motivation Thats her MudFace song and you can look. Man its that whole kunyaza thing and I got hurt feelings. Itsounds so gross at this point im sure Uganda Parliament knows i looked up the word Kunyaza… why did i do that?!?! Anyway im still working on my Six Step Mighty Zulu Kings u know what i dont care what he moves like now! I wanna know bc i get poisoned when i start having fun dancing! ~> there Spoonie GeeLove Rap Treacherous Three - Feel the heartbeat - 1981 The New Rap Language The Body Rock Rappin and Rocking the House (Version B) Superrappin’ Time Machine-The Way Things Are Yma Sumac – Mambo! (1955) - Latin Folk Jazz Exotica Esquivel and his orchestra - Other worlds, other sounds LP: RCA Victor Yma Sumac sings Taita Inty “Hymn of the Sun Virgin” 1950. The Colgate Comedy Hour. HipHop/Funk RollerRinky~ You’ve Gotta Believe (Vocal) · Lovebug Starski Positive Life · Lovebug Starski · Harlem World Crew Alicia Myers - I want to thank you Golden Flamingo Orchestra Featuring Margo Williams The Guardian Angel Is Watching Over Us Margo Williams - God Save And Protect All The Children Nights Over Egypt · The Jones Girls I Love You More · René & Angela Xavier, Do It to the Max 52nd Street - Tell Me (How it Feels) Razzamatazz · Quincy Jones Juicy - Sugar Free Adam and Eve · Nas · The-Dream Sade - Turn My Back On You
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