The Herald (South Africa)

Inspiring film about B-boy breakdance­r

Inside view of Schaudervi­lle

- Herald Reporter

PORT Elizabeth filmmaker and photograph­er Ryan Moss presents the premiere of his breakdance documentar­y Breaking the Habit at Bridge Street Brewery at 6pm on Sunday.

It is the story of B-boying and breakdanci­ng profession­al Cheslyn Meyer, which Moss captured in the northern areas to inspire the community and help save the youth from the daily challenges they face.

The 21-minute-long film from Urban Cowboys in associatio­n with Pastor Justin Oliphant from Awehness Production­s takes the viewer through Meyer’s gutsy and inspiring life story and gives viewers an inside understand­ing of life in Schaudervi­lle.

Oliphant, a former finalist in The Herald Citizen of the Year for his community work, also shares his own experience­s and insights as well as his own background of B-boying and networking with the community to bring about change.

Moss shares Meyer’s life story and the motivation that led him to want to “break the habit” of hopelessne­ss often seen due to gangsteris­m, gun violence and substance abuse.

The young dancer represents the new, positive cool. Meyer is a living example of people, passion and purpose as he tries to usher in a new generation of positive skilled thinkers and game changers.

Entrance to the venue is free but donations to Meyer are welcome.

For more informatio­n, call Dianne on 084-206-6474 or e-mail dianne@metroevent­s.co.za

 ??  ?? POSITIVE COOL: The documentar­y ‘Breaking the Habit’ premieres in Port Elizabeth on Sunday
POSITIVE COOL: The documentar­y ‘Breaking the Habit’ premieres in Port Elizabeth on Sunday

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