Rock Fresh
(Documentary/Graffiti)
Picture:
C Sound: C+ Extras: C Documentary: C+
Though
not too common, several documentaries on graffiti have surfaced and they have
all been interesting when focusing on the artists and their circumstances. Danny Lee’s Rock Fresh (2005) works because of this, which is good, because it
is not as intricate as Style Wars
(reviewed elsewhere on this site) and breaks little new ground.
However, this
is not prefabricated and is honest about the risks involved in the lifestyle,
as well as showing us to the extent how much these persons are artists. Art on paper and other mediums (clothes,
Internet) are also shown, but that work is not needed to “legitimize” these
individuals and this project is not even implying that. Instead, it tries to add depth to the studies
of the subject and that is not a bad thing.
The
various aspect ratios of the program are 1.33 and letterboxed 1.78 X 1, but both
look good and the editing looks like it was done on older equipment. Still, despite definition and digititis
issues, color comes through decently and it is just watchable enough if you
like the art. The PCM 16bit/44.1kHz 2.0
sound is simple stereo at best and a tad harsh.
Extras include several deleted scenes sections featuring the artists set
to music in their own little showcases.
- Nicholas Sheffo
