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Vintage Bookseller Documentary 'BookWars' Continues to Dazzle New Audiences

See the award winning bookseller documentary 'BookWars' (Terrific - LA Times) INSTANTLY on: Amazon Prime: http://amzn.to/2BZmCfI , on Tubi TV https://bit.ly/bookwars-tubi-tv and on Kanopy at http://www.kanopy.com | ('Superb'...mesmerizing - NY Film Critics Circle)

'BookWars' is: The gritty world of New York City street booksellers told in a remarkable story that chronicles their lives and loves and their unique perspectives on life.... See the Mayor, the NYPD, and the University try to shut them down!

Get more information at: https://bookwarsmovie.com/about-new-york-documentary-bookwars/  

A Flick by Jason Rosette IFP Gotham Award Nominee Winner: New York Underground Film Festival As seen on: Arte/ZDF, NHK, KCET, Bravo!, Metrochannels, Cinemapop, and other platforms Many international and domestic festival selections!

About the Bookseller Documentary, BookWars 

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

BookWars is a New York bookseller documentary by Jason Rosette produced by Camerado, about the life and times of New York City street booksellers.[1] Made on an ultra-low budget in a jazzy, impressionistic style reminiscent of the films of Robert Frank and poetry of the Beat Generation, BookWars is the only first-person documentary made during then-New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's controversial "Quality of Life" campaign, which sought to limit and control individuals engaged in informal economic activities on the streets of New York City.

BookWars was released in June 2000, winning the Best Documentary Award at the 2000 New York Underground Film Festival and premiering theatrically at New York's Cinema Village.[2] Despite its minuscule budget (estimated at $10,000, prerelease) BookWars enjoyed numerous domestic and international TV sales and has to date generated revenue of several hundred thousand dollars.

Synopsis

"BookWars is: The gritty, untamed world of street booksellers, exposed in a remarkable feature film that chronicles their lives and loves and their unique perspectives on life. Shot entirely on location by fellow street bookseller and filmmaker Jason Rosette, and produced by James and John Montoya, Alan Fulford and filmmaker Michel Negroponte, BookWars explores the other side of the book tables that line the streets of New York City’s Greenwich Village, the Lower East Side, 6th avenue, and elsewhere in New York City."

Plot

BookWars is a creative documentary which is told in an unconventional, narrative style. The film opens with the narrator (who is also the film's director) driving out West along a desert highway, relating to the audience his previous experiences as a streetside bookseller in New York City. The entire documentary – including the central events involving his experiences among the street booksellers in New York – is thus "told" as a long conversation.

The narrator describes his post-graduation years in New York, and how he ended up at one point virtually penniless. Driven by a desperate need to pay the rent, he resorts to wheeling his own books out to the street to try to sell them. He reveals that he was not only successful in making a significant amount of cash on that first day, but he has also met a variety of interesting and strange characters of the streets of New York – including other street booksellers.

A motley assortment of street booksellers on West 4th street, in Greenwich Village, New York City, are first introduced. Among them: “Slick” Rick Sherman, a semi-professional magician; Al Mappo, so named because he only sells maps and atlases; Emil, who says only he "escaped”, though we do not know from where; and Pete Whitney: King of the booksellers, toad collector, and collage artist.

BookWars next introduces another group of street booksellers who hawk their trade on nearby 6th Avenue. Mainly black and minority individuals, they ply books and magazines in parallel fashion to the nearby West 4th street booksellers, who are primarily white. The booksellers on 6th Avenue suffer greater exposure to the law, with many claiming this to be due to racial profiling.

Some of the significant personalities that are introduced on 6th Avenue include: Marvin, always wearing his trademark black hat; and Ron, from Jamaica – charismatic, streetwise and outspoken.

After the introduction of the primary characters (including the narrator bookseller himself), BookWars discusses, mainly through informal testimony, the various aspects of the street bookseller's life in chapter-by-chapter fashion.

The tools and tricks of the street bookseller's trade are revealed: ways and techniques to maximize income; how to deal with difficult, and sometimes dangerous customers; where and how to get more books; how the booksellers have a right to distribute literature (commercially or otherwise) in public, as per the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; and so on.

BookWars is structured as a “year in the life” style movie, although it was actually produced over several seasons, from 1995 to 1999. When Winter comes, and the streets are too snow-filled and cold to hawk books, the booksellers are shown in their various off-season modes and occupations. “Slick” Rick performs card and magic tricks at parties; Pete Whitney grooms cats for old ladies; and the narrator heads out to New Mexico to work on a Western*.

(*Which was actually the movie The Desperate Trail IMDB)

Marv and Ron, however, continue to sell books throughout the winter on busy 6th Avenue, and the film follows them as they scour for books and pornographic magazines in the trash in Soho.

Finally, Spring comes, and the booksellers emerge from their off-season to sell books as usual for another season – or so they think. BookWars proceeds to reveal the street-level effects of then-New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s controversial “Quality of Life” campaign, which sought to remove informal, unregistered entrepreneurs and other individuals from the streets of New York City.

The NYPD begins to enforce obscure technicalities which govern the uses and dimensions of the sidewalks,[3] thereby making it more difficult to earn a livelihood. A new tax identification number requirement is introduced, creating bureaucratic obstacles, especially for those street booksellers who are marginal or virtually homeless. Nearby New York University unlawfully places imposing, massive planters on the sidewalk in an attempt to drive the street booksellers away; and finally, especially on 6th Avenue where the majority of black street booksellers are active, the NYPD comes to haul away books.

The street booksellers resist and assemble to form an unlikely common front to protest against the actions of the city. Others, who have had their books confiscated, wait for hours at the police station to get them back. Still others, like Ron, rail against the futility of the city's efforts to stop New Yorkers from reading, because of their virtual addiction to books.

In the end, the street booksellers stand their ground against the Mayor, and are able to continue selling with minor adjustments to their way of life.

In the closing moments of BookWars, the narrator admits that after all the recent problems with the city, he has grown restless; he realizes that he wants to do something different, and wants to change his occupation at last. A single massive rainstorm is enough to convince him to give up his street bookselling activities.

He sells the last of his books off to his fellow street booksellers, and heads out West, on a cross-country road trip, with the audience in the passenger seat sharing the ride.

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🇧🇷 EMPRÉSTIMO "Ser ator é permitir-se, através da humildade, infiltrar-se na vida de outros e abrir as portas para que a vida dos outros seja a nossa faculdade. Ser ator é ser amor e generosidade; é ter calor e, acima de tudo, humanidade. É nunca entender-se como ser especial, mas simplesmente como aquele que exprime... E imprime e imprime." (imdb.me/oscarcalixto) 🇪🇸 PRÉSTAMO “Ser actor es permitirse, mediante la humildad, infiltrarse en la vida de los demás y abrir las puertas para que la vida de los demás sea tu universidad. Ser actor es ser amor y generosidad; es tener calor y, especialmente, humanidad. Es nunca comprender a sí mismo como una persona especial, pero simplemente como alguien que expresa... Y imprime y imprime". (imdb.me/oscarcalixto) 🇺🇸 LOAN "To be an actor is to allow oneself, through humility, infiltrate yourself in the lives of others and open the doors to the lives of others can be your university. To be an actor is to be love and generosity; is to have heat and, above all, humanity. It's never understood yourself like a special person, but simply as one who expresses... And prints and prints." (imdb.me/oscarcalixto) 🏷 #Tobe #NewYorkFilm #CineArgentino #CinemaBrasileiro #ColucciAgentes #OscarCalixto (em Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClVKMgIuZqE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kvibestudios]

Mastering Online Presence: Essential Tips for NJ/NY Filmmakers

In today's digital era, having a robust online presence is vital for filmmakers, especially those based in New Jersey and New York, to distinguish themselves in a competitive field. This involves utilizing diverse digital marketing tactics to connect with audiences, promote films, and cultivate a dedicated following.

Film Production and Online Presence

To establish a significant online presence, it's imperative to identify and connect with your target audience. This means knowing who your audience is and engaging with them personally. Filmmakers should aim to build relationships with individuals who resonate with their vision, rather than attempting to reach everyone.

Social media platforms, blogs, podcasts, and email lists are essential tools for filmmakers to grow their audience. These channels allow for sharing behind-the-scenes content, interacting with potential viewers, and enhancing the viral potential of your work. For example, sharing captivating content on Instagram or micro-blogging about the writing process on Twitter can help create an audience and increase the likelihood of your content going viral.

Networking at live events and inviting individuals onto your film set can offer valuable feedback and ideas from your audience. This direct engagement aids in refining your work and nurturing a loyal fan base.

Digital Marketing Strategies

While corporate films are often linked with businesses, their principles can be applied by filmmakers too. Producing high-quality, visually appealing films can enhance brand awareness, credibility, and connections with your audience. These films can be distributed across various platforms, including your website, social media, and video-sharing sites like YouTube.

Creating a content strategy that includes regular updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and engaging stories about your film can help in establishing a robust online presence. This strategy should be customized to your specific audience and should comprise a mix of organic and paid posts.

Including videos on your website can provide SEO benefits, such as increasing the time users spend on your site, reducing bounce rates, and improving search engine rankings. This is particularly crucial for filmmakers aiming to attract a broader audience online.

Best Practices for Filmmakers in New Jersey and New York

Building a strong brand identity is key. This involves creating well-structured content that is easy to read and engage with. Your online presence should mirror your creative vision and values, making it easier for your target audience to connect with you.

The digital landscape is ever-changing. Filmmakers must stay updated with new trends, technologies, and marketing strategies to remain competitive. Investing in continuous learning and adapting to new platforms and tools is necessary.

Interacting with your audience through social media, live events, and other platforms helps in nurturing a loyal fan base. This engagement can lead to greater visibility, credibility, and ultimately, a stronger online presence.

Developing a substantial online presence is a critical step for filmmakers in New Jersey and New York. By focusing on identifying and engaging with your target audience, leveraging social media and other digital platforms, and staying flexible with new trends, you can significantly enhance your film's online presence and achieve greater success in the industry.

#Filmmaking #DigitalMarketing #OnlinePresence #NewJerseyFilm #NewYorkFilm

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[pashkowoodland]

Tonight's #criterion rewatch, Louis Malle's MY DINNER WITH ANDRÉ (1981) is a movie I love more and more every time I watch it. I usually relate most to Wallace, and I did this time too, but I felt myself feeling where André was coming from in a lot of places where I hadn't before. Maybe that's part of getting older, but also, after the last few years, his concerns about fascism feel a lot lest paranoid and a lot more warranted. #criterioncollection #mydinnerwithandre #mydinnerwithandré #louismalle #andregregory #andrégregory #wallaceshawn #newyorkfilm #newyorkcinema #newyorktheatre https://www.instagram.com/p/COUZAvrgRV-/?igshid=175t3f5v7xitq

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[anthonyvcrivello]

Tony Award Winner Anthony Crivello career in photos.

Tony Award Winner Anthony Crivello career in photos: https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=Anthony%20Crivello&rs=typed

[thedonttellshow-blog]

The Forty-Year-Old Version - Radha Blank (2020)

An aspiring playwright whose ship may have sailed, finds herself looking for a new way to express herself on the cusp of 40. 

I found this film very funny and engaging for most of the runtime, it's comments on the true essence of yourself which cannot be commercialised, and the state of expressionless hip-hop were both well observed and amusing. 

In the later parts though, it does begin to pull out generic dramatic beats and even mocks them at one point...shifting the film from something honest and kind of undisciplined, to a commerical product...it sold out basically...and then tried to get clever by having a character refer to his deux ex machina presence...as if that makes up for it...

Anyway, I still enjoyed it a lot, just don't piss on me and call it rain...stay true.

8.5/10

#thefortyyearoldversion #radhablank #newyorkfilm #hiphopmovie #thedonttellshow #moviereview #sliceoflifefilms 

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Boy I'm glad I saw this film. This film was a choice I made because it was the best of a group of movies I didn't want to see. Made by a family that lives in upstate NY - this movie is everything an indie film aspires to be. It was original, it was low budget and after the QnA we found out it and all their other films are labors of love. I am going to see what else they have done because they have made a fan out of me. @fantastic.fest #fantasticfest2019 #thedeeperyoudig #mysticism #tarrotcards #death #7circles #loss #grief #spirit #newyorkfilm #lowbudgetfilm (at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar) https://www.instagram.com/p/B22E10rH81V/?igshid=1faii7tc96r59

[johnlzd]

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[timrooney1012]

Well, I toyed with the idea of making a fan film for awhile. Was split on to make it. Thanks to the encouraging words from @christopherschrader I finally going to make it. Keep a look out for my take on, "Gotham Central," coming this summer. This short will involved one...cool customer. • • • #batman #canonc100 #filmmaker #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker #fanfilm #dccomics #gothamcentral #preproduction #announcement #newyork #newyorkfilm https://www.instagram.com/p/BzEx4m9BQgs/?igshid=13ggatm5soonv