Soundtrack Available: Music in American Film- "Purple Rain" and "Beat Street"

Event:	Soundtrack Available: Music in American Film- "Purple Rain" and "Beat Street" DOUBLE FEATURE The sounds of the 1980s highlight Prince's film version of his own story and Stan Lathan's look at the early days of hip-hop. Prince stars in "Purple Rain" as a misunderstood Minneapolis musician struggling to gain acceptance of his fresh brand of music (sound familiar?). Featuring "When Doves Cry" and "I Would Die 4 U." (111 mins., 35mm) Starring Rae Dawn Chong and featuring end-to-end break dancing and DJing, the influential "Beat Street" captures the spirit of the early days of hip-hop culture in New York City. The film, which spawned two soundtracks, includes Grandmaster Melle Mel's "Beat Street Breakdown" and Afrika Bambaataa's "Frantic Situation." (105 mins., 35mm) Beat Street will begin at 9 PM.
Date and time:	July 9, 2009 7:00 PM
Location:	Wexner Center Film/Video Theater
Contact:	Ticket office
Phone Number:	614-292-3535
Event category:	Wexner Center
Event Type:	Film

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