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Breaking Point

Synopsis

Two brothers’ rise through the ranks of the British Breakdance Team try-outs for a once in a lifetime chance at the world stage. The warring brothers defy grief and their differences to compete their way through national try-outs and aiming high to get a chance to compete with the very best international breakers in the London World Championships. If they can overcome their differences and make their mark on this world stage, they could just start to dream about heading to the Olympics in 2024.
From the filmmakers behind the STREETDANCE franchise, the first in a two-part film franchise. Part Two will be set in Paris, where 'breaking' will make its Olympic Games' debut in 2024.

Details

Year
2023
Type of film
Features
Running time
100 min
Director
Max Giwa, Dania Pasquini
Producer
Matt Williams
Screenwriter
Sally Collett, Rachel Hirons
Principal cast
Kid Karam, Kid Kelvin, Jilou, Emily Carey, Lucian Msamati, Hannah John-Kamen, Lux De Lux

Genre

Music Dance

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Future Artists Entertainment Ltd

195 Wardour Street
London
W1F 8ZG

Sales Company

HanWay Films

8 Basing Street
London
W11 1ET

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