Rechenberg was inspired by their stories, as well as by legendary Los Angeles filmmaker Charles Burnett and his classic KILLER OF SHEEP.
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Eight years later, he’s come full circle with this insightful feature length film. I AM GANGSTER was birthed from a collaboration with members of the Teen Club of Hazard Park in East Los Angeles, when Rechenberg and these teenagers created a short film called TICKED back in 2008. At the same time, rebellious teenager Rio flirts with gang life until he has to deal with his own guilt over a tragic death. While idealistic rookie cop David is able to keep his family safe until use-of-force incidents put him under pressure to make a fateful decision, hardcore gang member Lito steps into dangerous territory when he defies gang matriarch Tia in his hustle for wealth and power. I AM GANGSTER tells the story of three young men in East Los Angeles trying to survive on a daily basis. Rick Mancia as rookie corrections officer David in a scene from the powerful “I AM GANGSTER” directed/written by Moritz Rechendberg – Photo courtesy of Reflektiv Film Company This is the first acquisition at the 2016 Dances With Films festival.įilmBuff will release I AM GANGSTER Worldwide on all VOD platforms, including iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Vudu, later this year. Los Angeles, CA Friday, JOn the eve of his West Coast premiere at the Dances With Films Film Festival, director Moritz Rechenberg and his Reflektiv Film Company have announced the acquisition of his feature film I AM GANGSTER by distributor FilmBuff.
West Coast Premiere of “I AM GANGSTER” Set for Saturday, June 11, 2016, 9:30PM-Īt the TCL Chinese Theaters in Hollywood At Dances With Films Film Festival Powerful First Feature Film From Writer/Director Moritz Rechenberg And Producer Ralf Weinfurtner Brings a Moving and Hard Hitting Slice of Life Story From The Streets of Los Angeles to the Big Screen FilmBuff Takes “I AM GANGSTER” For Worldwide Distribution
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