Marlow & Daughters – NYC Butchery
i find it incredible that of all the places in the U.S., New York City is standing loud and proud, declaring their desire to have food sourced and prepared locally. more and more boutiques are popping up all over the city, specializing in local foods. one butchery in particular defies conventional standards by working exclusively with whole-animals obtained from nearby farms. the cuts are made to the liking of locals and the rapport between Marlow & Daughters and the people of the neighborhood leaves a lingering hometown feeling.
Lowriding with Mister Cartoon and Danny Trejo
perhaps just as or maybe even more beautiful than apple pie and baseball is America's infatuation with the automobile. from auto shows to drag races to Saturday night cruisin', cars have brought this nation together in ways other activities cannot. Soul Assassins Studios brings us together with Danny Trejo and Mister Cartoon to help us understand the bond between lowriding and East L.A.
California is a Place: Godspeed Courier
hands down, California is a Place is producing some of the most intriguing and well executed short documentaries today. with subjects ranging from the real estate market collapse to the manufacturer of the most life-like sex dolls on the planet, the focus of California is a Place is as diverse as the state itself. with such a range of subject matter at its fingertips, expect more fascinating explorations to come. i particularly enjoy their short foray into the world of Godspeed Courier, a bicycle messenger service featured in the video posted above.
Joaquin Phoenix, I’m Still Here (trailer)
just released: the trailer for Casey Affleck's highly anticipated documentary focusing on Joaquin Phoenix's lost year. despite the great deal of controversy around his change in pace (drugs? depression? it's all a joke?) one thing is for sure - Joaquin is embarking on a new chapter. i'm anxious to see what will unfold next!
Wu-Tang Revealed: Documentary (trailer)
Wu-Tang is as synonymous with hiphop as the letters that spell the genre. 10 years in the making, Wu-Tang Revealed aims to give us a glimpse into one of the most intriguing groups ever to have graced the planet. directed by GZA, the documentary portrays the Wu in it's rawest.... just like ODB's vocabulary.
Shinya Kimura – motorcycle maniac
it's funny how tranquil things become when you've totally immersed yourself in them. motorcycles and serenity may seem like contrasting ideas however, Shinya Kimura's passion for motorcycle manufacturing has lead him to discover peace within the machines he makes. pouring his soul into his creations, Kimura has not only championed "zero style" but his works have become icons in the trade. visit Chabott Engineering for more.
I’m Still Here
oooh... this should be good. I'm Still Here - the documentary by Casey Affleck that reveals the lost year of Joaquin Phoenix as he turned his back on acting to pursue a career as a rapper.
Doin’ it Baja
motorcycles, the wild west south of the border, dust in your eyes and wind in your hair. in an eight part series on Vice, Patrick O'Dell documents the journey these man's men took. very nice!
Doin’ It Baja chronicles the 2200 mile motorcycle trip taken by Arto Saari, Heath Kirchart, Keegan Sauder, and Patrick O"Dell from San Diego to the tip of Baja California, Mexico. They were joined by friends Harvey Foster, Kynan Tait, and Hime Hu, and lead by the indomitable Bill Bryant.
i wish these guys were my friends. what an epic trip.
Omar Broadway Shoots 6 Months of Film While in Prison
Omar Broadway joined the Bloods while in Northern State Prison in Newark, NJ. embedded in the Blood Gang Unit, he decided to sneak a video camera into prison to record the activities within... and then release a movie! to be released on HBO, the film documents the insanity and violence within the prison... this is not a CNN interview, this is the rough, rugged and raw realness, behind steel bars. premiers on HBO on July 14 at 8pm. visit the site: http://omarbroadwayfilm.com/.
Meet Your Farmer – Chase Farms
Pull-Start Pictures has a great series of short films about 8 Maine farmers. visit Meet Your Farmer.org for more information!
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