Books, Film & Living History
Explore Powerful Pexster’s published book, historic performances, interviews, photographs, and archival materials documenting his journey from Bronx, breaking circles to international entertainment and cultural preservation.
More Than a Memoir: Culture, Choices & Power
Published in 2024, I Had a Dream: The New York City Breakers Story is Powerful Pexster’s firsthand account of breaking culture, personal history, and the human behavior behind crews, competition, conflict, loyalty, discipline, and success.
In this book, good choices mean recognizing consequences and directing difficult energy toward creativity and opportunity. Peace does not mean weakness or the end of competition—it means replacing physical conflict, with respectful battles. Where talent, originality, and character speak louder than violence. Power moves represent both the athletic movements that, transformed breaking and the important life; decisions that can change a person’s direction.
From Bronx neighborhoods to television, film, presidential celebrations, and the international stage, the book preserves the struggles, achievements, and lessons behind the New York City Breakers.
The greatest power move is the choice that moves your life forward.
Published 2024 · 340 pages · ISBN 978-1-64628-711-6
Watch the History in Motion
Historic footage captures Pexster’s power moves, musicality, routines, film appearances, and performances.
From the Bronx to Film, Television and the White House
Pexster’s journey carried him from Bronx dance circles to national television, motion pictures, music videos, and the 1985 Presidential Inaugural Gala. His appearances included That's " Incredible " on The Merv Griffin Show, Graffiti Rock, Beat Street, and Gladys Knight & the Pips’ “Save the Overtime for Me.”
At a time when hip-hop was still fighting for recognition, these historic moments introduced breaking to audiences across America and beyond demonstrating that a culture born in the Bronx, communities belonged on the national and international stage.
Protect the Culture. Own the Future.
Breaking grew from Bronx neighborhoods into global entertainment, education, business, museums, and competitive sport. Its pioneers concentrated on creating and performing—often before understanding contracts, copyrights, trademarks, licensing, or royalties.
Their experience offers an important lesson: artists must learn both the craft and the business. Preserving media artifacts helps document the history, credit its contributors, and prepare future creators to protect their work and build sustainable careers.
Learn the art. Understand the business. Protect your creativity. Own your story.
Tony "Powerful Pexster" Lopez
