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LA Originals

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Peter Debruge Variety 04/10/2020
A feature-length sizzle reel in service of its makers' still semi-underground reputation. Go to Full Review Ben Kenigsberg New York Times 04/10/2020
Although the film unfolds from an insider's perspective (with an irritating tendency to drop one name after another), it is also a good introduction to the two artists. Go to Full Review Lina Lecaro L.A. Weekly 06/26/2020
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Beyond the lowrider and street art scenes, it is the images of the barrio and gang hangs in L.A. that resonate and provide a reflection of real life in LA Originals. Go to Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media 04/23/2020
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Excellent hip-hop culture docu has swearing, drug use. Go to Full Review John Serba Decider 04/14/2020
LA Originals serves as an introduction to the artists who influenced a large swath of popular culture for a decade or two. Go to Full Review Natalia Trzenko La Nación (Argentina) 04/14/2020
Estevan Oriol gives a cultural, social, and even racial dimension to his story and to his friend Mr. Cartoon (Mark Machado), a talented artist who ends up being the most interesting character. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cholinfaz S Jul 7 A beautiful letter to L.A. urban culture. Magnificent. See more 08/24/2020 This is the LA I miss, not the corporate tech landscape but a gritty art-fueled underbelly brimming with life and charisma. It was by the power of two Chicanos that modern East LA culture became an influence throughout the globe, credit to artist Mr. Cartoon and photographer Estevan Oriol. See more 05/09/2020 Molto molto originale raccontare due storie contemporaneamente. Due colonne della scena musicale e non solo di Los Angeles, che sono semi sconosciuti ai più, al di fuori di quel mondo. Il documentario in sè, corre ad un ritmo un po' troppo alto, si fatica a seguire tutto con attenzione. See more ma'ark t 04/25/2020 LA Originals is a must for any hip hop fan. I would have liked it to go a bit deeper on some subjects though. Beautiful visuals for those who can appreciate the aesthetic. See more 04/18/2020 Probably the best documentary I have ever seen. Made to watch over and over again. Estevan and toons are geniuses and hard workers. West Coast See more 04/17/2020 Super Good Watch. Very Informative See more Read all reviews
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Estevan Oriol

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Movie Info

Director
Estevan Oriol
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English