ROCK RUBBER 45s Documentary film
Role: Production | Director of Photography
ROCK RUBBER 45s is a cinematic odyssey exploring the connectivity of global basketball/sneaker/music lifestyle, starting in the 1960s to the present through the firsthand lens of legendary Nuyorican cultural curator Bobbito García. The ballplayer/author/DJ/filmmaker has carved an independent career that has inspired millions throughout the world, and has affected the growth and direction of the footwear, hip hop, and sports industries in the process.
On camera appearances in the film include Russell Simmons, Quincy Jones, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti Labelle, Maxwell, Talib Kweli, Rosie Perez, Crazy Legs, Dante Ross, MC Serch, Louie Vega, Questlove, Rich Medina, DJ Spinna, and Ramon Rodriguez among many others.
STRETCH AND BOBBITO: Radio that changed lives
Documentary film
Role: Production | Cinematography
http://stretchandbobbito.com/
The documentary film explores the social impact of what the Source Magazine voted “The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time.” The film is a story of quirky friends who became unlikely legends by engaging their listeners and breaking the biggest rap artists ever.
During the 1990s, Stretch and Bobbito introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang, and Big Pun as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, Fat Joe, and the Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premiered on their show exceed 300 million. Stretch and Bobbito created a platform that changed music forever.
Stretch and Bobbito’s musical merits were only half the story, though. Their show had a cult following in the art/fashion world and prison population. All would loyally tune in for the offbeat humor just as much for the exclusive music. Stretch and Bobbito brought a unique audience together, and inspired a movement.
Unfortunately, Stretch and Bobbito eventually parted ways, ending a landmark run that the NY
Hippocrites is a short film that tells the story of a broken oath in reproductive health. The story starts with a young doctor reciting the Hippocratic Oath during his medical school graduation somewhere in the 1990´s Texas, as well as with a young woman named Rosie living in todays post Roe world. Rosies just learned she's pregnant.
As the story unfolds, both face the very challenging situation of access to reproductive care being restricted or banned. The film shines a spotlight on how doctos are being forced to break the oath the solemnly swore to uphold and on how women's health and lives are increasingly at risk.
It´s time to stop the Hippocrisy.
To learn more about these critical issues and advocate for a future where doctors can honor their commitment to patient care without compromise, visit https://nomorehippocrites.com/
Official release date | June 24, 2024.
Directed by Julieta Casalia and Lucía Valdemoros
Written by: Ivan Blotta, Billy Custer
Produced by: Christian Pollock
Music by: David Bessler
Costume Designer: Alejandra Salinas
Made with fiery grit by: Rebolucion, Antidoto 56
