PRESS RELEASE
May 20, 2008
Local Film, GUS DVD Release Party
Saint Louis, MO.
GUS, The documentary film that peers into the life of Downtown Saint Louis legend Gus Torregrossa will be released on DVD and we are celebrating with a party at Mad Art Gallery, Friday, August 15th at 7:30pm
The film will also be available through amazon.com and lacklusterpictures.com
The previously unreleased film by director Daniel Bowers was shot in 2003. Despite screenings in several top tier film festivals, including the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival and the Saint Louis International Film Festival, Bowers shelved “GUS” to complete work on another film project A. (anonymous).
Gus Torregrossa is a beloved, mafiaesque figure in the world of hip-hop and the Italian-American Community of St. Louis. During the film’s production, Gus and his store were facing the prospect of being pushed out of the Washington Avenue Garment District due to the redevelopment of the area into upscale lofts, restaurants, and shops.
For 30 years, Gus' Fashions was a stopping point for famous actors, musicians, politicians, professional athletes and journalists. Notable among his clientele were Jamie Foxx, Flava-Flav, Easy E, Kid-n-Play, Tupac Shakur, and Nelly. Gus ran his store with his faithful assistant Jimmy Barton (Vitale), affectionately known as "Jimmy the Midget," whom Gus took under his wing more than 30 years ago.
Celebrate the GUS DVD release on August 15th at Mad Art Gallery, 2727 South 12th St. (12th & Lynch in Soulard)
OCT 28, 2007
Saint Louis, MO
Saint Louis Film, "A. (anonymous) signs with Indie Rights, Inc. formed by
the partners of Nelson Madison Films. Indie Rights will handle North
American broadcast rights, internet rights and also represent the film for
international sales at American Film Market (AFM).
Just in time for Christmas, A. (anonymous), the irreverent mockumentary that
chronicles a dysfunctional support group, is already available on a number
of online retail sites including Amazon.com, Jaman.com, iMoovie.com and
b-side.com on DVD and for download and rental. As part of Indie Rights'
catalogue of films, the film will soon be available on Walmart.com,
eztakes.com, and netflix.com.
The film is being scheduled to screen at the People's Improv Theatre (PIT)
in Midtown Manhattan.
Daniel Bowers, The writer/director of A. (anonymous),
and Saint Louis native, is living outside of New York City and maintains
strong ties to the River City. He and fellow Saint Louisans, Bill Chott (The Ringer, SNL),
Bill Sawalich (A. (anonymous), McSweeney's) and Ray Brewer (A. (anonymous), Antique Humans) are in the writing stages of a new feature
comedy.
For more information visit:
Lackluster Pictures
www.lacklusterpictures.com
A (anonymous) on myspace
www.myspace.com/anonymousmovie
Nelson Madison Films/Indie Rights
www.nelsonmadisonfilms.com
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Release
Local Film, A. (anonymous) available on
DVD
Saint Louis
The locally made mockumentary A. (anonymous), featuring
many of Saint Louis' best and brightest improv actors, will be released
in Saint Louis by way of a DVD release party at Mad Art Gallery
on April 19th.
The
new DVD will include bonus features that include outakes and deleted scenes
from the film.
The
DVD will also be available through the online distributor Grapeflix.com
A. (anonymous) has been gaining a cult-like status in
Saint Louis and has been reviewed on the New York Times website. Film
Festivals around the country and abroad have embraced A., and the Saint
Louis Gateway Film Critics' awarded it with the 2006 Clevest Script award.
The film tells the story of the support group A, headed by Gavin Tartowski
(a coffee barista and self-annointed guru), and the misfits who attend
his meetings. Benji, a
bad-boy, 35 year-old huffer, is forced by his mother to attend the meetings.
The group begins to work through their various, often hilarious, inner-demons
and even the reluctant Benji finds some value in his life.
The A. (anonymous) DVD release party will take place April 19th
at Mad Art Gallery 2727 South 12th St. (12th & Lynch)
Doors open at 7pm
Live Music by: Walkie Talkie USA, Tight Pants Syndrome,
and Red Eyed Driver.
Tickets $8 in advance ($10 at the door)
DVD's and T-Shirts available !
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