Bomb the System
(DVD)
DIRECTED BY - Adam Bhala Lough
Set in New York City, this compelling drama about a young graffiti artist highlights the risky--sometimes life-threatening--nature of such a pursuit. Director Adam Bhala Lough casts the talented young actor Mark Webber (DEAR WENDY) as Blest, a graffiti artist the NYPD is desperate to catch. Blest roams the New York streets, spraying graffiti wherever he can and dodging angry shop owners as he steals spray paint from hardware stores. The art world tugs at Blest's sleeve as he slowly makes a name for himself, with several galleries interested in displaying his work, but he has more pressing concerns as one of his gang, Lune (Jade Yorker), winds up in jail. Discovering Lune has been badly beaten by the cops, Blest instructs his gang to cover the city with graffiti, starting a deadly running battle with the cops. A movie that highlights how difficult it is for many youngsters to escape the impoverished backgrounds they grew up in, Lough's film is also an interesting look at graffiti culture and the talented characters who love to decorate New York with their work.
Film Info
RUNTIME - 93 minutes
RATING - Not Rated
YEAR - 2003
FORMAT - DVD Region 1
Related Links:
Official Website
FESTIVALS
- Reykjavik Film Festival 2005 (Reykjavik, Iceland)
- NatFilm Festival: Film Festival of Denmark 2004 (Copenhagen, Denmark)
- San Francisco Independent Film Festival 2004 (San Francisco, United States)
- Anchorage International Film Festival 2003 (Anchorage, United States)
- Bogata Film Festival 2003 (Athens, Greece)
- Cairo International Film Festival 2003 (Cairo, Egypt)
- Leeds International Film Festival 2003 (Leeds, United Kingdom)
- Los Angeles Film Festival 2003 (Los Angeles, United States)
- Milan International Film Festival 2003 (Milan, Italy)
- Oslo International Film Festival 2003 (Oslo, Norway)
Awards
- Audience Award (Winner)
2003 Bogata Film Festival (Athens, Greece) - Audience Award, Best Feature (Winner)
2004 San Francisco Independent Film Festival (San Francisco, United States) - Best Editing (Winner)
2003 Milan International Film Festival (Milan, Italy) - Best Feature (Winner)
2003 Anchorage International Film Festival (Anchorage, United States) - Best First Feature (Nominee)
2004 Independent Spirit Awards (Santa Monica, United States) - Best Music (Winner)
2003 Milan International Film Festival (Milan, Italy)