MULTI-AWARD Winning Documentaries on Urban Street Art and Hip- ...
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<http://www.officialspin.com/main.php?action=recent&rid=1617>LOS ANGELES, CA -- (OfficialWire) -- 06/14/04 -- The widely acclaimed Five
(5) Part, One-of-a-kind series explores the eclectic world of contemporary
youth, Hip-hop and the Graffiti Art Movement.
The DVD chapter screening format makes it easier for Educators to present
specific Lesson Plans for their students. In addition, the online screenings
will allow cash-strapped school districts the opportunity to use the programming
without purchasing the public performance rights and the documentaries .
"This technology presented me with an opportunity to give something back to
the community, and at the same time continue my mission to educate others in the
language amd raison' d'ętre of "Urban Hieroglyphics."
Graffiti Art succeeds as underground counterprogramming which is aimed at the
same target audience that the powerful Madison Avenue Mass Media is directed at,
albeit with a decidedly different message. It's is like a virus that has
penetrated every level of our consciousness. Unlike most viruses however, you
cannot detect its presence until it's blown up. Folks are ignorant about
Graffiti Arts history and power, says Bryan. "Graffiti Art is a direct
expression of Societies' psychological state of mind, it's an 'in-your-face'
sign of our times!"
According to Bryan, never before in history has there been such an art movement
that has impacted so many people on a worldwide basis. Graffiti Art is both
loved and hated and it's freely given away to the anonymous public. The walls
are visually screaming loudly and we are ignoring its significance. If your
child were yelling at the top of their lungs in the next room, would you ignore
their agonizing screams? I don't think so...
Bryan believes that as a culture we cannot afford to be so blind, not to read
the "writing on the wall." The canvas walls of our city streets are
being used like newspapers uses paper, to tell the story of the people's daily
struggle and search for identity. Of course, this controversial public art
dialogue is articulated with allot more flavor, attitude, passion and
conviction. We study hieroglyphics and cave writings to try to understand its
connection to it's culture but somehow we choose to disregard the messages being
blasted loudly and in 3D on today's graffiti filled walls. It doesn't make
sense.
Because of the overwhelming demand to see the National Educational Media Network
"Gold Apple" award winning series, I've decided to make it available,
via home computer. So many people are watching movies on their home computers
now ; it was inevitable. The quality of the technology is at a place where I see
no reason why I shouldn't make the viewing of the series more convenient for
Artists, Teachers, Art Administrators, Students and Youth Service Experts,
explains Filmmaker Bob Bryan.
With a simple click of a mouse, viewers can simply watch the GV Documentaries as
"Streaming Video" and not have to download anything onto their
computer. This "true streaming" architecture actually adjusts to
viewers' connections as they watch movies. Thus, "true streaming
movies" play in real-time with no delays for downloading.
GRAFFITI VERITE’ REVIEWS
"Appropriate and useful classroom material...", Committee for the Los
Angeles County Office of Education
"The strength of your Documentary is that you focus on the commentary of
the artists...to understand their thinking and what motivates them is really
important to an appreciation of this art form.", The Museum of Contemporary
Art, Los Angeles CA
"The minority artists are so well represented and come across with such
integrity, intelligence, and cultural and artistic knowledge. This will do a
great deal to help dispel the usually wrong impression that Graffiti Artists are
anti-intellectual and unaware of anything other than their own wish to express
themselves...", Andrew Connors, National Museum, Smithsonian Institution
"Close-up and personal! This newly released and beautifully produced
Documentary uncovers the underground Los Angeles Graffiti Art Movement and
explores it's relation to contemporary Hip-Hop Culture." Public Art Review
"This well-produced examination of an underground art form, explained by
the artists who created it will add a new dimension to art classes and to
library video collections. We recommend its use in High Schools and College Art
Classes." School Library Journal
"A must-see video to understand what is happening to the inner world of
today's Urban Children.", Wisconsin Bookwatch
Bob Bryan is an Multi Award-Winning Independent Filmmaker living in Hollywood
California. He is currently Executive Producing The New China Project: A New
Understanding and a series of Entertainment and Educational Interstitials aimed
specifically for wireless video transmission distribution on portals i.e.:
Cellphones
Contact:
Loida Mariano
GV Account Executive
Tel: (323) 856-9256
Fax: (323) 856-0855