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Meet Michael "Heir" Rosario, the most prolific and talented graffiti writer from the Mission District in San Francisco... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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quality of life- must see for anyone interested in hip hop culture more (1 total)Cast
(Credited cast) | Lane Garrison | ... | Heir |
 | Brian Burnam | ... | Vain |
 | Luis Saguar | ... | Pops |
 | Mackenzie Firgens | ... | Lisa |
| Tajai Massey | ... | Dino |
 | Fred Pitts | ... | Robert |
 | Andrew A. Rolfes | ... | Officer Charles |
| Bryna Weiss | ... | Grandma |
 | Ezra Stanley | ... | Kid |
| Fred Salvallon | ... | Employee |
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| Daniel Chacón | ... | Stray |
| James Duisenberg | ... | Store Manager |
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Quality of Life, as a true low-budget indie, is a remarkably polished film. Chronicling the lives of two Frisco graff writers (Vain and Heir) as their encounters with the law place strain on their friendship and ambitions, the movie takes a penetrating look at those involved in the underground graffiti movement, as well as their place in society.
While one character, Heir, considers straightening out his life by getting involved in advertising, bringing to light the difficulties involved in such a transition, his friend, Vain, unwilling to let go of the "bombing" lifestyle, heads into a tailspin, that eventually explodes in the film's powerful climax.
Despite the serious nature of the film, the movie has a lot of funny moments, which prevent it from being overbearing. The characters- artists at a crossroads- are complex and interesting, and a good balance, the more volatile Vain complementing the more level-headed Heir. Aesthetically, the cinematography, which mirrors the grittiness of the Frisco graff scene, is beautiful in its abrasiveness, and the soundtrack, featuring bay area emcees like Andre Nikatina and Top Ramen, helps set the mood. There's also some pretty ill fight scenes and the tags are top notch. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone interested in hip hop culture.