''Quality of Life'' (to be released in 2005) is a narrative feature film, telling the fictional story of two
graffiti writers in the
Mission District of San Francisco.
Directed by Benjamin Morgan,
Quality of Life stars Lane Garrison and Brian Burnam. Morgan co-wrote the screenplay with Burnam, who is a former graffiti writer. The film was shot and edited in the Mission District, home to one of the world's most active and influential graffiti scenes.
The film is planning a late 2005 theatrical release.
Awards:
- Special Mention jury award, Berlin International Film Festival
- Best Youth Film, Stockholm International Film Festival Jr.
Critical praise:
"Extraordinary"
- Berlin International Film Festival Jury
"A powerful and emotionally satisfying film"
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San Francisco Chronicle
"Energetic...authentic-looking glimpse into an exotic world"
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Variety
"Supreme acting and great music...captivating"
- Stockholm International Film Festival Jr. Jury
"Streetwise honesty...powerful"
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
For more information,
see the website.