LA Originals

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LA Originals

2020

Documentary

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88%

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8 Reviews

96%

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100+ Ratings

Peter Debruge

Variety

A feature-length sizzle reel in service of its makers' still semi-underground reputation.

Apr 10, 2020

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

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.

Apr 10, 2020

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Lina Lecaro

L.A. Weekly

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.

Rated: A

Jun 26, 2020

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Excellent hip-hop culture docu has swearing, drug use.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 23, 2020

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John Serba

Decider

LA Originals serves as an introduction to the artists who influenced a large swath of popular culture for a decade or two.

Apr 14, 2020

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Natalia Trzenko

La Nación (Argentina)

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]

Apr 14, 2020

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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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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ma'ark t

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

Super Good Watch. Very Informative

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Anyone into... Culture.... Tattoos... Photography.... Hip hop.. Will have a blast watching it and be so surprised how two individuals had such an effect across the world in the hip hop seen... One of the best documentaries I've ever seen... 🔥🔥

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Director: Estevan Oriol
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English