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Streetwrite

  • 20172017
  • 25m
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6.4/10
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Jason York in Streetwrite (2017)
Political graffiti has a long history dating back to the walls of Ancient Rome. It represents an alternative means of expression that gives voice to the issues and concerns of the common people. This tradition of free expression forms the basis of STREETWRITE, a movie musical that asks the question, How
can speech be free, if only those who pay can speak?
Using street art as a focal point, the film examines the various ways people struggle to express themselves in situations where free speech is curtailed or suppressed. It also explores how certain kinds of expression can be repressive to individuals. Originally written and composed musical numbers convey these topics through a series of vignettes, and the arguments that ensue are debated in a courtroom sequence. Graffiti, public murals, commercial billboards and hallway posters form the visual backdrops that exemplify these issues.
The film was fully funded by the New York Film Academy (NYFA) with an international cast of talented Musical Theater Department students working alongside NYFA professional faculty of artists and staff. Original movie musicals are a part of the NYFAs Musical Theatre conservatory curriculum; the only musical theatre program teaching both musical theatre for the stage and film. STREETWRITE was written and directed by Blanche Baker, an Emmy Award winning actress and Senior Faculty member of the New York Film Academy, and the film was shot by Piero Basso, an award winning Director of Photography.
Check out www.streetwritemovie.com for more information and screening announcements!
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A 23-minute movie musical about freedom of speech.A 23-minute movie musical about freedom of speech.A 23-minute movie musical about freedom of speech.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Blanche Baker
  • Writer
    • Blanche Baker
  • Stars
    • Priscilla Sampaio
    • Jason York
    • Kami Visitsak
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  • Director
    • Blanche Baker
  • Writer
    • Blanche Baker
  • Stars
    • Priscilla Sampaio
    • Jason York
    • Kami Visitsak
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    Angelo Martinez, Jason York, and CorBen Williams in Streetwrite (2017)
    Angelo Martinez, CorBen Williams, Chi-Yo Chan, Anita Petrich, and Kami Visitsak in Streetwrite (2017)
    Queens Film Festival
    With cast and crew of "Streetwrite"
    Screening of "Streetwrite" at The Manhattan Film Festival
    Talkback for "Streetwrite" at Cinemonde screening
    Jason York in Streetwrite (2017)
    Jason York, CorBen Williams, Priscilla Sampaio, Tony LaLonde, Mackinnley Bowden, Anita Petrich, Kami Visitsak, and Rafaela Raposo in Streetwrite (2017)
    Lexi Phillips, Nancy Maloy, Lucy Bunyenyezi, and Jason York at an event for Streetwrite (2017)
    Angelo Martinez, Nancy Maloy, Jason York, Rafaela Raposo, and Kristen Nanette at an event for Streetwrite (2017)
    Angelo Martinez, Jason York, and Rafaela Raposo at an event for Streetwrite (2017)
    Lexi Phillips, Nancy Maloy, Lucy Bunyenyezi, and Jason York at an event for Streetwrite (2017)

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    Priscilla Sampaio
    • Patriciaas Patricia
    Jason York
    Jason York
    • CBas CB
    Kami Visitsak
    • Katieas Katie
    Rafaela Raposo
    • Relaas Rela
    Mackinnley Bowden
    • Mattas Matt
    Tony LaLonde
    • Anthonyas Anthony
    Anita Petrich
    • Roxanaas Roxana
    David Klein
    • D.A.as D.A.
    Wysandria Woolsey
    • P.D.as P.D.
    Michael Laibson
    • Judgeas Judge
    Angelo Martinez
    • Hypemanas Hypeman
    • (as Angel Martinez)
    • …
    Lucy Bunyenyezi
    • Studentas Student
    Serra Duran
    • Yazidi girlas Yazidi girl
    Kate Gauthier
    Kate Gauthier
    • Waitressas Waitress
    CorBen Williams
    CorBen Williams
    • Coreyas Corey
    • (as Corben Williams)
    Noah Barnes
    • Young Mattas Young Matt
    Cameron Knowlton
    • School Bullyas School Bully
    Paul Eldredege
    • School Bullyas School Bully
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    Wow, the makers didn't read the First amendment
    The First Amendment is not a right to deface private property of others, be you're Picasso or some talent-less idiot.It has to do with government prohibitions. it.

    lt also doesn't provide protection from actual harmful actions. For example the Second Amendment has for near 250 years protected the right of individuals to keep and bear arms -- but you can't claim Second amendment protection if you just go shoot someone without them threatening you. Same with defamation, liable etc.: the *government* may not prior restrain your speech, but if you harm someone with speech and they prove it was a tangible harm in court you can be sanctioned -- AFTER.

    This film is part of grievance/aggrieved group identity politics that is tearing the country apart and disinforming young people about what the Constitution says.
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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Queens, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • New York Film Academy
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    • Budget
      • $25,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      25 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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