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DVD: Doin' It In The Park - Bobbito Garcia & Kevin Couliau
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DOIN’ IT IN THE PARK: PICK-UP BASKETBALL, NYC explores the history, culture and social impact of New York’s summer b-ball scene, the worldwide “Mecca” of the sport. In New York City, pick-up is not just a sport. It is a way of life. There are 700+ outdoor courts, and an estimated 500,000 players, the most loyal of which approach the game as a religion, and the playground as their church. “You can play high school or college for four years. You can play pro for a decade. You can play pick-up… for life.” DOIN’ IT IN THE PARK lovingly uncovers this movement through the voices of playground legends, NBA athletes, and most importantly the common man and woman, including those incarcerated and handicapped, who loyally look forward to experiencing the raw energy of the game at their local outdoor court. Co-directors Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau visited 180 courts throughout NYC’s five boroughs within 75 hot summer days to create their debut documentary. The filmmakers traveled to a majority of the locations by bicycle, carrying cameras and a ball in their backpacks. The film’s title refers as much to the subject matter as it does to the method of filmmaking, providing an unprecedented perspective on America’s most popular, and accessible, free recreation.
1. Audience Award For Best Feature @ 2012 Urbanworld Film Festival 2. Best Documentary Award @ 2012 New Jersey International Film Festival 3. Music By Eddie Palmieri, The Blackbyrds, The Roots, Jurassic 5, Quantic, 20Syl, Budos Band, & Antibalas 4. Subtitled In 12 Languages Including English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, German & Dutch 5. Bonus Features Including Official Trailer & “Making Of” Videos
UPCOMING: Doin' It In The Park - Bobbito Garcia & Kevin Couliau DVD
Due out November 2013, to reserve a copy please contact us at info@conch.co.nz
DOIN’ IT IN THE PARK: PICK-UP BASKETBALL, NYC explores the history, culture and social impact of New York’s summer b-ball scene, the worldwide “Mecca” of the sport. In New York City, pick-up is not just a sport. It is a way of life. There are 700+ outdoor courts, and an estimated 500,000 players, the most loyal of which approach the game as a religion, and the playground as their church. “You can play high school or college for four years. You can play pro for a decade. You can play pick-up... for life.” DOIN’ IT IN THE PARK lovingly uncovers this movement through the voices of playground legends, NBA athletes, and most importantly the common man and woman, including those incarcerated and handicapped, who loyally look forward to experiencing the raw energy of the game at their local outdoor court. Co-directors Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau visited 180 courts throughout NYC’s five boroughs within 75 hot summer days to create their debut documentary. The filmmakers traveled to a majority of the locations by bicycle, carrying cameras and a ball in their backpacks. The film’s title refers as much to the subject matter as it does to the method of filmmaking, providing an unprecedented perspective on America’s most popular, and accessible, free recreation.
1. Audience Award For Best Feature @ 2012 Urbanworld Film Festival 2. Best Documentary Award @ 2012 New Jersey International Film Festival 3. Music By Eddie Palmieri, The Blackbyrds, The Roots, Jurassic 5, Quantic, 20Syl, Budos Band, & Antibalas 4. Subtitled In 12 Languages Including English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, German & Dutch 5. Bonus Features Including Official Trailer & “Making Of” VideosDVD: Last Shop Standing
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Last Shop Standing is collaboration between award winning feature film company Blue Hippo Media and Proper Music Publishing Ltd.
Based on the successful book of the same name, Last Shop Standing is a 50-minute documentary that was released on 10 September 2012. It is a celebration of the unique spirit of comradeship and entrepreneurial ingenuity that has enabled so many shops to keep operating successfully against the backdrop of massive changes in the music industry, the biggest recession in years, the growth of online file sharing and the explosion of choice in music consumption.
Not long ago there was a record shop on every high street, but over 500 independent record stores have closed during the last few years. Record shops were always more than retail outlets, they are part of our culture; they support new bands and local talent. A place for musicians and music fans to congregate, to browse away a few hours, to walk away with music they didn’t know existed.
The film features appearances by musicians and industry insiders including Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Paul Weller, Nerina Pallot and Richard Hawley , but the real stars are the record shop owners, their stories are the stuff of folklore! The film tells the full story, holds back no punches, but also celebrates and promotes our great independent record stores.
UPCOMING: Keep On Burning – The Story of Northern Soul DVD
Due out soon, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz
Keep on Burning tells the fascinating story of the world’s most enduring underground music movement : Northern Soul! Featuring interviews with key DJ’s, journalists and promoters, including soul radio pioneer Tony Blackburn, this new documentary was filmed on location at Manchester’s iconic Twisted Wheel and London’s 100 Club.
Wigan Casino founder Russ Winstanley and Blue & Soul music journalist Tony Cummings recount the artists, records and stories which have made Northern Soul a way of life for its aficionados. With contributions from record label executives’ Tim Brown (Goldmine), Ady Croasdell (Kent), Dave McAleer (Pye/RCA) and Neil Rushton (Inferno), Keep on Burning reveals a unique insight into the music phenomenon that came of age in the clubs of Northern England in the mid-seventies. Featuring archive Northern Soul performances and Granada’s 1977 TV documentary This England with an exclusive interview and commentary by its BAFTA award winning director Tony Palmer, Keep On Burning is the ultimate story of those who decided to Keep The Faith.
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