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Synopsis

Somewhere in the world right now, two people are using every ounce of their strength, passion and creativity to destroy each other in combat. This ritual can be witnessed in any city from N.Y. to Shanghai. Its called battling, and its the main pillar of one of modern historys most explosive subcultures: b-boying.

B-boying, or break dancing, is a style of street dance that was born in the 70s on the pavement of forgotten neighborhoods. Initially viewed as a fad, 40 years of progression have proven that breaking is here to stay. Today, this urban art form has a world-wide presence and grows in scale and influence every day.

Filmed in a fresh, unique style, All Out War is a feature length documentary that follows four b-boys from different positions on the breaking spectrum. The stories of Machine, Alien Ness, Dyzee and Casper intersect at one of b-boyings most prestigious competitions: The King of the Ring.

Following these individuals on the battle trail reveals what it truly means to be a b-boy. This sets All Out War apart from a growing list of breaking films. Traditionally, a break dancing movie highlights the progression of the art form. But these days, b-boy progression is more accurately documented by YouTube than DVDs. So, instead of simply focusing on the war, this film equally devotes itself to the warrior. This devotion leads to the discovery of new truths about breaking and what it takes to be the best b-boy in the world.

This film is a raw exploration into one of our generations most incredible creations. These four stories will enlighten and inspire everyone, from b-boy legends to those who still dont quite understand what a b-boy is. In the end, it turns out that this revolution will be televised, and the result is All Out War.