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1. Lady Sings The Blues
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Lady Sings The Blues, a 1972 biographical film based on the life of legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday. Starring Diana Ross as Holiday, and Billy Dee Williams as Louis McKay.
“The Man I Love/Them There Eyes” – Lady Sings The Blues
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2. Beat Street
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A 1984 hip-hop classic film, about breakdancing, graffiti, and DJing. Beat Street features New York City hip-hop culture in the 80’s. The film stars, Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis, and Duane Jones.
Roxy Battle – Beat Street
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3. Grease
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Grease, the 1978 musical romantic comedy about two 1950’s high school lovers, it stars John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, and Stockard Channing. The film is based on the 1971 musical with the same name.
“You’re The One That I Want” – Grease
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4. Purple Rain
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Released in 1984, Purple Rain is a cult classic. Prince makes his film debut, along with Morris Day and the Time, and Apollonia. The film features extended performances of The Purple One’s hits.
Purple Rain Trailer
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The Passord is What!?! – Purple Rain
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5. Flashdance
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Flashdance, a 1983 romantic drama produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson. The theme song for the film “Flashdance…What A Feeling” was nominated, and won An Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Irene Cara “What A Feeling” – Flashdance
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6. Krush Groove
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Based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings, Krush Groove is a 1985 film starring Run-DMC, Sheila-E, Kurtis Blow, LL Cool J, and Blair Underwood as Russell Simmons. A classic in the early hip-hop movement.
RUN DMC “It’s Like That” – Krush Groove
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7. Saturday Night Fever
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In 1977, John Travolta starred as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever. Travolta danced his way into the hearts of many, in the disco themed film.
Bee Gees “More Than A Woman” – Saturday Night Fever
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8. Sparkle
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Sparkle, a 1976 film inspired by The Supremes, starring Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, and Philip Michael Thomas. Curtis Mayfield composed and produced the score and songs for the film.
“Hooked On Your Love” – Sparkle
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9. Fame
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Fame, a 1980 musical film, that follows a group of high school students at the New York High School of Performing Arts. The film won two Academy Awards, for Best Original Song and Original Music Score.
“The Body Electric” – Fame
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10. Footloose
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Footloose, a 1984 musical-drama film, about a big city teen that moves to a small town, in which the local minister has banned rock music and dancing. The film stars, Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, and John Lithgow.
Kenny Loggins – “Footloose”
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11. Breakin
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Breakin, a 1984 film, about breakdancing at Macarthur Park in Los Angeles. Ice-T made his film debut in “Breakin” as a club MC.
Turbo Broom Dance – Breakin
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12. Dirty Dancing
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Dirty Dancing, a 1987 romantic drama, about a teenage girl’s relationship with a dance instructor during her family’s summer vacation. The film stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
“Lover Boy” – Dirty Dancing
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13. White Nights
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White Nights, a 1985 drama, starring dancers Gregory Hines and Mikhail Baryshnikov. The Taylor Hackford directed film, features the Academy Award winning song “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie.
“Prove Me Wrong” – White Nights
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