52 Blocks: Show and Prove
"Who's who in 52"
Originally released in 2007. 52 Blocks: Show and Prove is a documentary/history film. directed by Kamau Hunter. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kareem Ellington, Daniel Marks, and Devine Knowledge
Synopsis
As beautiful and sleek as it is deadly, 52 Blocks merits special conservation efforts as the United States' only existing native martial culture, as it is indeed, the jazz of the martial arts world. Across the African diaspora, there are manifestations of African-derived warrior-dances, capoeira in brazil, mani in Cuba, ladja in Martinique, pinge in Haiti- yet the US offshoot has remained esoteric, because it was suppressed throughout slavery, Reconstruction and Jim Crow and then obscured in the criminal justice system. The history, interviews and training of the martial arts style that created Breakdance and boxing greats like Mike Tyson.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2007
19 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 52 Blocks: Show and Prove about?
As beautiful and sleek as it is deadly, 52 Blocks merits special conservation efforts as the United States' only existing native martial culture, as it is indeed, the jazz of the martial arts world...
Who directed 52 Blocks: Show and Prove?
52 Blocks: Show and Prove was directed by Kamau Hunter.
How long is 52 Blocks: Show and Prove?
52 Blocks: Show and Prove has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was 52 Blocks: Show and Prove released?
52 Blocks: Show and Prove was released on January 1, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 52 Blocks: Show and Prove?
The main cast of 52 Blocks: Show and Prove includes Kareem Ellington, Daniel Marks, Devine Knowledge, Reno Morales, King Saladin.