Liberty Kid Directed
by
Ilya Chaiken USA / 2007 / 91minutes
Screening
Times and Venues:
Rosendale Theater
10/12/2007, 4:30PM
$5
Bearsville Theater
10/14/2007, 11:00AM
$8
SYNOPSIS:
Derrick and Tico's friendship was like any other. Best buds from a young age, the two navigate their way through the city streets together, discussing women and dreams of getting rich. But when Derrick and Tico lose their jobs in the wake of 9/11, their worlds are turned upside-down and they must struggle to keep their lives and friendship from falling to pieces. Looking for a quick solution, Tico turns to petty crime and trickery, while the more responsible Derrick very carefully weighs the pros and cons of taking on his greatest fear, which, he feels, may be his only option: joining the U.S. Army. Gritty, streetwise, and yet sensitive, director Ilya Chaiken tells the intimate and touching tale of two men fighting to keep it together in a world that is falling apart. Featuring pointedly solid performances from Al Thompson and newcomer Kareem Savinson, "Liberty Kid" is a potent slice of life with an engagingly, timely twist that feels very close to home. (Michael Lerman)
BIO:
"Liberty Kid" is the second feature written and directed by Ms. Chaiken, whose acclaimed debut feature "Margarita Happy Hour" premiered at Sundance 2001 and proceeded to such prestigious festivals as Los Angeles and Toronto before receiving distribution from Wellspring. She returned to Sundance in 2004 with the comedic short "The 100 Lovers of Jesus Reynolds". Chaiken first received attention for her short films: "The Actress," and "Match Flick," and was granted a Statue Award for artistic excellence in film from the Princess Grace Foundation. She studied filmmaking at SUNY Purchase.
MAIN CREDITS:
Executive Producer(s): Al Thompson, Kareem Savinon Producer(s): Larry Fessenden, Roger Kass, Mike S. Ryan Director(s): Ilya Chaiken Screenwriter(s): Ilya Chaiken Cinematographer(s): Eliot Rockett Editor(s): Ilya Chaiken Composer(s)/Music: Jeff Grace
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