From the Arrow Video press release:
On December 2, Arrow Video presents the seminal hip-hop motion picture
Wild Style in its worldwide 4K UHD debut. Originally released in 1982, writer-director
Charlie Ahearn skillfully captured the emerging culture of rap, graffiti, and breakdancing in the Bronx. The Limited Edition release features a brand new 4K restoration from the original 16mm negative, hours of special features, collectible packaging, and newly commissioned extras. There is also a Blu-ray release.
Graffiti artist Raymond AKA “Zoro” (
Lee Quiñones, Downtown 81) specializes in spray-painting impressive murals on New York City subway cars. He views artists who have gone legit by creating commissioned murals on buildings as sellouts. What’s the point of graffiti art without the anxiety of the cops chasing after you? Reporter Virginia (
Patti Astor, Assault of the Killer Bimbos) cruises to the Bronx to interview several graffiti artists, including Phade (
Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite, Yo! MTV Raps). Can Zoro stay an anonymous outlaw when the Manhattan art world is ready to pounce on this urban movement?
Wild Style is a unique blend of fiction and documentary, offering a portrait of the early days of hip-hop with scenes filmed in iconic Bronx venues with pioneer rap acts such as
Busy Bee,
The Cold Crush Brothers, and
Grandmaster Flash, and celebrated graffiti artists
Lee Quiñones and
Sandra “Lady Pink” Fabara. The influential hip-hop score was created by
Chris Stein (Blondie) and
Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite.
Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); newly restored original lossless mono audio; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; a perfect bound illustrated collector’s book; a double-sided foldout poster; a Hip-Hop Family Tree comic book; three logo stickers; a brand new audio commentary; an archival audio commentary; brand new interviews with
Charlie Ahearn,
Lee Quiñones,
Chris Stein, and
Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite; an image gallery,
Wild Style’s 1983 Japanese Tour; three
Wild Style anniversary shows; archival featurettes and interviews; outtakes; a “Subway Rap” music video; and theatrical trailers. A limited edition CD features a new mega mix by
Jorun Bombay; radio spots; alternate mixes; audio outtakes; and a radio interview with
Charlie Ahearn.
Watch the trailer for Wild Style here:
Wild Style is distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.
Looks like a great collection for hip-hop fans.
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