"I am sooo impressed by your film! Major salute to you brother!!! I so appreciate your “journey”. Thank you for documenting it for everyone to see. I know that you have made the Filipino proud! Indeeed! I am especially awed at your diligence in finding and collecting all the old clips and fotos of old . Wow! Congratulations again and more power to you. May the good Lord enlarge your territory even more and prosper the works of your hands for His glory." - Ray An Fuentes, Multi-awarded performing artist in the Philippine Entertainment, preacher and teacher.
"Watching Ricky Carranza's documentary film Beyond the Block, was largely educational and indeed entertaining. As it came to an end I immediately caught myself thinking, 'Oh what a lovely afternoon I just had.'" - Carlton Wilborn, Performer, Author, Life Coach and CEO of Danceformation, USA
“Ricky, why you gotta make a girl cry lol Oh my gosh I related to several aspects of your story! I didn’t have the career you did but I resonated with much of the emotional and spiritual things you talked about. Your work is a gift to me and I’m sure many others. Thank you.” - Annet Bone, Podcaster, dance strategist, founder DancePreneuring podcast
“... it's beautiful and the best hip hop dance documentary I've ever seen.” - Xavier Ramirez, actor, director & producer, USA
"I am speechless. It made me cry. Watching this film docu made me realize that those guys were really a big part of who I am now. I looked up to all of them growing up! Elementary to my high school days, those guys were an inspiration to many of us. That is why the first 3 films I did were all dance movies: Bagets, Hotshots & Campus Beat. Amazing! I say all these from the heart. Just WOW!..." - Aga Muhlach, Film & TV actor, Philippines
“BTB proves the universality of dance. Hip Hop as an art is as Filipino as any other dance form. The documentary enlightens, educates, and entertains without sounding preachy. A must for all dance aficionados around the world.” - Paolo Cortes, Consul General, Philippine Embassy, UAE
“BTB is one helluva nostalgic ride showcasing how dance in the Philippines evolved. A must see for dance enthusiasts.” - Butch Ibanez, General Manager Solar Pictures, Philippines
“Really good I understand the good reviews it got. Very well done ... Looking forward to Beyond Hip Hop.” - Rob One, Dance teacher/mentor, Sweden
“Great documentary film ... The evolution of dancing is amazing particularly the hip hop!”- Lida Kjolberg, Registered nurse, Norway
“We loved that we learned so much about the Filipino dance culture we knew so little about before. Most important we got to know the director Ricky better. He is an impressive guy and leading a special life.” - Howard Schwartz, Hiphop International founder/president, USA
“The film is keeping your attention every second - it's a story which should be seen.” - Petri Turtianen, Retired Management Professional, Finland
“Was great to learn more about the director Ricky Carranza and about the history within the culture from the Philippines” - Manni Bach, Professional Photographer/Consultant, Denmark/Sweden
“The footage and backstories of the dance groups, the individual dancers, and the director’s own testimonials were rich and impactful. All those RARE clips give the film so much power and importance.” - Dr. Arnel Calvario, Kinjaz, Founder of Kaba Modern, Board President of Culture Shock International, USA
“It was an awesome documentary, superb and so touching.” - Marlene Murphy, Finance & Management Professional, UAE
"Watching Ricky Carranza's documentary film Beyond the Block, was largely educational and indeed entertaining. As it came to an end I immediately caught myself thinking, 'Oh what a lovely afternoon I just had.'" - Carlton Wilborn, Performer, Author, Life Coach and CEO of Danceformation, USA
“Ricky, why you gotta make a girl cry lol Oh my gosh I related to several aspects of your story! I didn’t have the career you did but I resonated with much of the emotional and spiritual things you talked about. Your work is a gift to me and I’m sure many others. Thank you.” - Annet Bone, Podcaster, dance strategist, founder DancePreneuring podcast
“... it's beautiful and the best hip hop dance documentary I've ever seen.” - Xavier Ramirez, actor, director & producer, USA
"I am speechless. It made me cry. Watching this film docu made me realize that those guys were really a big part of who I am now. I looked up to all of them growing up! Elementary to my high school days, those guys were an inspiration to many of us. That is why the first 3 films I did were all dance movies: Bagets, Hotshots & Campus Beat. Amazing! I say all these from the heart. Just WOW!..." - Aga Muhlach, Film & TV actor, Philippines
“BTB proves the universality of dance. Hip Hop as an art is as Filipino as any other dance form. The documentary enlightens, educates, and entertains without sounding preachy. A must for all dance aficionados around the world.” - Paolo Cortes, Consul General, Philippine Embassy, UAE
“BTB is one helluva nostalgic ride showcasing how dance in the Philippines evolved. A must see for dance enthusiasts.” - Butch Ibanez, General Manager Solar Pictures, Philippines
“Really good I understand the good reviews it got. Very well done ... Looking forward to Beyond Hip Hop.” - Rob One, Dance teacher/mentor, Sweden
“Great documentary film ... The evolution of dancing is amazing particularly the hip hop!”- Lida Kjolberg, Registered nurse, Norway
“We loved that we learned so much about the Filipino dance culture we knew so little about before. Most important we got to know the director Ricky better. He is an impressive guy and leading a special life.” - Howard Schwartz, Hiphop International founder/president, USA
“The film is keeping your attention every second - it's a story which should be seen.” - Petri Turtianen, Retired Management Professional, Finland
“Was great to learn more about the director Ricky Carranza and about the history within the culture from the Philippines” - Manni Bach, Professional Photographer/Consultant, Denmark/Sweden
“The footage and backstories of the dance groups, the individual dancers, and the director’s own testimonials were rich and impactful. All those RARE clips give the film so much power and importance.” - Dr. Arnel Calvario, Kinjaz, Founder of Kaba Modern, Board President of Culture Shock International, USA
“It was an awesome documentary, superb and so touching.” - Marlene Murphy, Finance & Management Professional, UAE