On This Day: May 4, 1984 - Breakin’ Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: May 4, 1984 - Breakin’ Premieres in Theaters.

On May 4, 1984, Breakin’ premiered in theaters, bringing street dance and hip hop culture to the big screen during the early rise of breakdancing in America. Directed by Joel Silberg, the film starred Adolfo Shabba Doo Quinones, Michael Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers, and Lucinda Dickey in a story about young dancers defying expectations and blending styles.

Made on a modest budget of 1.2 million dollars, Breakin’ was a surprise hit, earning 38.7 million dollars at the box office and helping push...
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