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  • Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989)
  • Unrated
    Short | 30 min | Short, Music
Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989)
Unrated
Short | 30 min | Short, Music

The music video for "Rhythm Nation" was directed by Dominic Sena, serving as the final inclusion in Jackson's long-form Rhythm Nation 1814 film. It portrays rapid choreography within a "post-apocalyptic" warehouse setting, with Jackson and...See moreThe music video for "Rhythm Nation" was directed by Dominic Sena, serving as the final inclusion in Jackson's long-form Rhythm Nation 1814 film. It portrays rapid choreography within a "post-apocalyptic" warehouse setting, with Jackson and her dancers adorned in unisex military attire. It was filmed in black-and-white to portray the song's theme of racial harmony. Jackson's record label attempted to persuade her against filming the video, but upon her insistence it became "the most far-reaching single project the company has ever attempted." Written by Wikipedia See less
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Director
Writers
René Elizondo (written by) (as Rene Elizondo) | Janet Jackson (creator) (written by) | Dominic Sena (written by) | Noah Stern (written by)
Producers
Aristides McGarry (as Aris McGarry) | Perry Santos
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Production Designer
Vance Lorenzini (music video)
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Updated Sep 16, 1989

Release date
Sep 16, 1989 (United States)
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34 cast members
Name Known for
Joshua John Miller
B. J. - Boy With Harmonica (as Josh Miller) B. J. - Boy With Harmonica (as Josh Miller)   See fewer
Tyrin Turner
Kickdrum - Boy in Phone Booth Kickdrum - Boy in Phone Booth   See fewer
Terry Bixler
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Tara Heistand
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
T.C. Diamond
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Renee King
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Tina Landon
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Jimmy Locust
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Karen Owens
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Art Palmer
Rhythm Nation Dancer (as Art Andre Palmer) Rhythm Nation Dancer (as Art Andre Palmer)   See fewer
Jocelyn Peden
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Tiffanie Poston
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Charlie E. Schmidt
Rythm Nation Dancer Rythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Leavelle Smith
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Anthony Thomas
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Lori Werner
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Terrance Yates
Rhythm Nation Dancer Rhythm Nation Dancer   See fewer
Michael Meintzelman
Plackard Man Plackard Man   See fewer
Ezra Gabay
Drug Courier (as Ezra Cabay) Drug Courier (as Ezra Cabay)   See fewer
Salvator Xuereb
Doorman At Club Doorman At Club   See fewer
Ariah
Woman On Bike Woman On Bike   See fewer
Billy Million
Taxi Driver Taxi Driver   See fewer
Leroi Holmes
Shoeshine Customer Shoeshine Customer   See fewer
Laura Dunlap
Go Go Dancer Go Go Dancer   See fewer
Felix Montano
Go Go Dancer Go Go Dancer   See fewer
Paula Venise
Go Go Dancer Go Go Dancer   See fewer
William Wesley
Go Go Dancer Go Go Dancer   See fewer
Felecia
Wig Girl Wig Girl   See fewer
Josie
Wig Girl Wig Girl   See fewer
Lisa
Wig Girl Wig Girl   See fewer
Nikola
Wig Girl Wig Girl   See fewer
Mailon Rivera
Self / Dancer (Segment 4) (uncredited) Self / Dancer (Segment 4) (uncredited)   See fewer
Crystel Valle
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
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