In 1982 I worked as an all around production assistant, bag carrier, dolly-pusher etc. on a film called Wild Style. It was produced / directed by Charlie Ahearn - and mostly shot in the Bronx. There was a lot of work done in small hip-hop clubs and this is a shot of one of the cinematographers - John Foster. The film was either the first or one of the first films to combine tagging and rap. I can assure you that I had no idea that it would document something that would go on and on...
You can read more about the film here:
IMDB.
I did take pictures of the rappers and writers - but where they are - no idea. Fab Five Freddy gave me a nickname of "Animal" which stuck with me for a few other films. Animal was the slovenly photographer on the Lou Grant show. And as was - and still is - usual for me - I had grown a scruffy beard by the end of the shoot and wasn't very good about wearing fresh clothing.
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Thats crazy! AND THIS YEAR IS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF the "WILD STYLE" RELEASE.
Check for a Big Wild Style reunion party at Central Park summer stage this summer 07.
This is FAB 5 FREDDY. How's it going ANIMAL?
Great shot. And Hip Hop Continues!
Best, FFF
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