Hip hoperation is a new zealand documentary film about a dance troupe managed by communications consultant turned flash mob choreographer billie jordan on waiheke island in. I took the husband and friends and we laughed cried and laughed some more, what an amazing. In the 1970s, dj kool herc, afrika bambaataa, grandmaster flash and the first rhythmic rappers lay the foundations of hip hop in the south bronx. The hip operation crew is so unique that guinness world records has listed them as the oldest dance crew in the world.
The mega crew hip hop dance troupe consists of 22 senior citizens aged 68 to 95. The movie 2014 hip hoperation is the worlds oldest dance crew with an average age of 80 years old. It is an inspirational selfhelp journey for anyone fearful of growing old. The recommendation service has sorted out realistic, serious, entertaining, sexy, melancholic and. Hip hoperation times favorite theater button overview. Bang bang baby, hip hoperation win at santa barbara.
Uniting the world of hip hop through dance hip operation new zealand is the oldest hip hop dance crew. Hip hoperation is one of the best documentaries or even films i have seen in a long time. I took the husband and friends and we laughed cried and laughed some more, what an amazing group they are. An inspirational story of the worlds oldest hip hop troupe and their extraordinary journey to perform at the world hip hop championships in las. Who said your grandmother couldnt be a hip hop star. Hip hoperation hip hoperation chronicles a mission to bust some moves, and demonstrate that ageing need not be a barrier to joy. A 2015 film, anybody can dance 2, was based on the story of the kings united india dance. It will make you want to celebrate life regardless of age or condition. A feelgood documentary following the journey of elderly kiwis training to compete in the world hiphop championships in las vegas. Hip hop eration is a poetic feelgood film that proves age has no limits and that hip hop can set you free.
Hip hoperation the movie premiered last night to a packed audience and looks set to take the world by storm with their amazing story. Hip hop eration follows a troupe of courageous, yet cheeky, senior citizens on an extraordinary quest to perform at the world hip hop championships in las vegas. The stars of this documentary are a group of selfdeprecating, young at heart waiheke islanders some in their 90s who head to las vegas to compete in the world hip hop championships. For dozens of videos about us on youtube click here to go to our you tube channel winning performance at the auckland regional hip hop championships in 2016. Watch hip hoperation deutsche untertitel online vimeo. Actrices et acteurs hip hoperation 2014 hip hoperation, casting du film.
He started on the film beat at, and has contributed to. Hip op eration crew performance directly following billie jordans ted talk. Hip hop eration is a poetic feelgood documentary film that proves age has no limits and that hip hop can set you free. Its currently making the rounds at arthouse theaters throughout north america. Follow them on their journey from their roots in waiheke, to the. Billie jordan, the founder and manager of the hip op eration crew, said the. All theatres are closed until further notice, due to covid19 toggle navigation. The life of the woman who founded the worlds oldest hiphop dance group will be immortalised on the silver screen. An inspirational story of the worlds oldest hip hop troupe and their extraordinary journey to perform at the world hip hop championships in. Hip operation crew founder billie jordans life to be made. And along with twentyseven other nonagenarians they defy the odds and hiphop their way into the hearts and minds. Hip hoperation, a film about an elderly hiphop dance troupe of the same name and their sunshiny manager billie jordan, keeps matters fluffy and cute which is fine, except it doesnt. Ironically, this film never leaves the familiar zone of feelgood doco 101, but hip hoperation hits raw magic when exploring separate stories from the past of its senior cast. Hip operation new zealand worlds oldest dance crew.
The movie official trailer from inkubator on vimeo. Hip hoperation follows a troupe of courageous, yet cheeky, senior citizens on an extraordinary quest to perform at the world hip. Interviews with influential mcs, djs and moguls trace the genres dynamic evolution from the 1970s through the 1990s in this documentary series. Uniting the world of hip hop through dance hip op eration new zealand is the oldest hip hop dance crew follow us on twitter and like us on facebook. The recommendation service has sorted out realistic, humorous, feel good, melancholic. Billie jordan, the founder and manager of the hip operation.
Hip hoperation celebrates living life to the fullest and is full of laughs, colourful characters and kiwi attitude. Mar 16, 2017 hip hop eration follows a troupe of courageous, yet cheeky, senior citizens on an extraordinary quest to perform at the world hip hop championships in las vegas. Hip hop eration celebrates living life to the fullest and is full of laughs, colourful characters and kiwi attitude. Sep 25, 2014 hip hop eration follows the crew, and their very driven managerchoreographer billie jordan, as they conceive of a plan to enter the world hip hop dance championships in las vegas, and then. For dozens of videos about us on youtube click here to go to our you tube channel. Meet some truly inspirational women, billie jordan founded the hip hop operation based on waiheke island in 2012. Hip op eration dance crew also known as hip op eration is a hip hop dance crew from waiheke island, new zealand. Winning performance at the auckland regional hip hop championships in 2016. Hip operation crew founder billie jordans life to be. Hip op eration were formed in 2012, with originally over forty members. Watch hip hoperation deutsche untertitel online vimeo on.
The film explores the lives and motivations of the ambitious waiheke island senior citizens within the dance group. Hip op eration the average age is 79 is is a dance group from waiheke island, whose members remind us beautifully that life is the most precious gift we have and it is not to be wasted even and especially in the golden years. And along with twentyseven other nonagenarians they defy the odds and hiphop their way into the hearts and minds of thousands of. Hip hoperation movie information and showtimes in edmonton. And along with twentyseven other nonagenarians they defy the odds and hip hop their way into the hearts and minds of thousands of young fans from around the world. These senior citizens may each be almost a century young, but for kara, 94 maynie 95 and terri 93 the journey to las vegas and the world hip hop dance championships is just the beginning of a lifes journey. Youre never too old to go on the journey of a lifetime. Senior citizens defy the odds to compete in the las vegas world hip hop dance championships.
Aug 14, 20 uniting the world of hip hop through dance hip op eration new zealand is the oldest hip hop dance crew follow us on twitter and like us on facebook. With terri 2cents woolmoore goodwin, kara bang bang nelson, eileen diva mystic evans, rosemary missy royo mckenzie. Hip hoperation tells the unlikely story of a bunch of senior citizens from waiheke ranging in age from 65 to 95 who formed a hiphop dance crew, and who went on to compete at the world hiphop championships in las vegas. Hip hoperation is not the only movie following the trail of a crew to whhdc. The list contains the best, new and most relevant hip hop culture movies ordered by relevance. In 20, hip op eration performed at the world hip hop dance championships hhi in las vegas. They are managed by their coach and caregiver billie jordan.
Hip hop eration 2014 is available on netflix since. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Jules, won the santa barbara film festivals spirit award for independent cinema at saturdays prize ceremony. The life of the woman who founded the worlds oldest hip hop dance group will be immortalised on the silver screen.
Terri woolmoore goodwin, kara bang bang nelson, eileen diva mystic evans, rosemary missy royo. It is an inspiring, uplifting and charming movie that will warm the heart of everyone who sees it. Hip hoperation is a heartwarming and hilarious kiwi documentary which is full of as much uplifting jubilance as it is heartfelt and tear jerking monologues. Hip hoperation official trailer film, video nzedge. The dance troupe called hip op eration, with an average age of nearly 80 among its members, decided to apply for the special exhibition category in the las. The history of hiphop dances encompasses the people and events since the late 1960s that have contributed to the development of early hiphop dance styles, such as uprock, breaking.
Hip hop eration is one of the best documentaries or even films i have seen in a long time. The list contains the best, new and most relevant hip hop movies ordered by relevance. I think it would be impossible not to like this film. It is a glorious, funny, poignant and thoroughly uplifting true story about a wonderful group of seniors living on waiheke island. These senior citizens may each be almost a century young, but for kara, 94 maynie 95 and terri 93 the journey to las vegas and the world hip hop dance championships is just the. Brenda long, 81, bottom left, with fellow dance members jack long, kara nelson and jocelynne hynds of hip op eration crew.
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