Breaking: Los Angeles (2013)

A candid, provocative look at the challenges and dilemmas musicians confront when trying to break into the famed LA recording industry where creative brilliance is tested by an industry consumed by raw capitalism and rampant file-sharing.

Directors:

Joseph Brocato, Yale Chiang

Writers:

Joseph Brocato (interviews written and conducted by), Yale Chiang (interview questions written by)

Stars:

David Kershenbaum, Michael Howe, Michael Rosenblatt

Cast

Credited cast:
David Kershenbaum	...	Himself
Michael Howe	...	Himself
Michael Rosenblatt	...	Himself
Julie Pilat	...	Herself
Warren Riker	...	Himself
Michael Steele	...	Himself
Fred Croshal	...	Himself
Native Wayne	...	Himself
Dina Lapolt	...	Herself
Lori Rischer	...	Herself
Megan Jacobs	...	Herself
Larry Goetz	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jimmy Brunetti	...	Himself
Jon Hershfield	...	Himself
John Hiler	...	Himself

Storyline

BREAKING: LOS ANGELES takes a gritty, provocative look behind the curtain of the LA recording industry and reveals the dirty little secrets unsigned bands confront when they try to stay true to their vision yet appeal to established interests looking to sign the next sensation. Three years in the making, Breaking tears off the industry's veneer through candid interviews with bands and heralded industry executives that reveal how the music business works today, following unprecedented changes. Breaking boldly asks: Can creative brilliance survive the pressures of raw capitalism, do-it-yourself production and distribution, and rampant file-sharing?

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Plot Keywords:

music industry | los angeles california | rock documentary | rock band | independent film | 

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Taglines:

The LA Music Industry's Dirty Little Secrets!

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Undiscovered Los Angeles

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Unlikely Hero Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby (Dolby 5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

Did You Know?

Quotes

Jon Hershfield: Music has to have a certain mediocrity to it, if you're going to make money from it, because it has to appeal to everyone.

User Reviews

Insightful Film

BRAVO ! This film was not only educational and brow-raising, but also depicted the power of choice in how we perceive things. There are so many deeper levels of meaning in this film, true pearls of wisdom throughout. There are so many metaphors for life in this documentary. Do we really need to conform in life in order to 'make it'? How do you define success? Are you living an authentic life or giving up on what you

love because of the way you think it's supposed to look? Or worse, what others tell you how it's supposed to look/be? Can you see the opportunity in the perceived problem? You need not be a musician to adore this film.