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Quality Of Life
http://www.qualityoflife-themovie.com/
http://www.myspace.com/qualityoflife
Directed by Benjamin Morgan
2004, 85 min. 35mm
Meet Michael “Heir” Rosario and Curtis “Vain” Smith,
the most prolific and talented graffiti writers from the Mission District in
San Francisco. At age ten, in a desperate search for fame and identity, the
young friends began writing their names on surrounding urban landscapes. More
than a decade later, the duo have evolved into a brilliant team of street artists.
The two have covertly decorated the canvases of concrete and steel throughout
the Bay Area. However, when Heir and Vain are arrested for painting, their
secret identities are revealed and creative outlets are abruptly severed.
Faced with restitution and the prospect of serving hard time, Heir and Vain
struggle to maintain their creative passion. The paths they choose threaten
to unravel their lifelong friendship and, ultimately, their lives.
The moving and controversial ending of the film has ignited the graffiti and
hip hop subculture, making this the #1 underground film on MySpace, the world's
leading youth-oriented website. The soundtrack features an eclectic mix from
the rising stars of hiphop, punk, electronica and indie rock including Modest
Mouse, Andre Nickatina, Sebadoh, Mr. Lif, Lifesavas, Halou, Good Riddance,
Top.R., Amon Tobin, and Built To Spill.
Stand-out performances in the film include Lane Garrison as the conflicted
Mikey "Heir" Rosario and newcomer Brian Burnam as the destructive Curtis "Vain" Smith.
QUALITY OF LIFE is the feature film debut for both.
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Recent Screenings
November 2, 2006 Granada 3 Theatre, La Grande, OR
Oct 7 & 8, 2006 Miami Beach Cinematheque, Miami, FL
July 28-Aug 3, 2006 Real Art Ways, Hartford, CT
July 25, 2006 The Hot House, Chicago, IL
July 21-23, 2006, DMAC, Orlando, Fl
May 26-June 1, 2006 Laemmle Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA
May 12-18, 2006, One Night Cinema, Tempe, AZ
April 6-16, 2006, Pioneer Theater, New York, NY
March 10-16, 2006 University Town Center, Irvine, CA
March 3-5, 2006 Red Vic Theater, San Francisco, CA
Reviews:
"Extraordinary"
- Berlin International Film Festival Jury (WINNER - Special Mention)
"A powerful and emotionally satisfying film"
- Jane Ganahl, San Francisco Chronicle
"Excellent"
- Jeff Anderson, San Francisco Examiner
"Supreme acting and great music...captivating"
- Stockholm International Film Festival Jr. Jury
(WINNER - Best Youth Film)
"Streetwise honesty...powerful"
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer