All the details are right down there.
We’ll also be running a raffle for a number of rare and valuable donated items from Corbett vs. Dempsey, Golden Age, the Gene Siskel Film Center, the Empty Bottle, Lush Wine & Spirits, and the Music Box, along with a few intriguing scrapyard finds. Make sure you take something home with you.
If you’re not around but would like to make a donation please get in touch (scrapmovie@gmail.com), or visit our Paypal account.
See you Friday..
We’re the feature in this week’s Arts & Culture section on Gaper’s Block—read it here. The piece highlights our process in meeting our characters, and features photography by Brian.
Time Out correspondent Jake Malooley and photographer Andrew Narwocki rode along with Otis. You can read their article appearing in Time Out’s alleyways issue here.
(photo credit Andrew Narwocki)
Come out and support the film at a highly unique evening!
Benefit for Scrappers
Friday, September 12th, 2008
6-10pm
at The AVaerie
2000 W. Fulton
Chicago
featuring:
-scenes from the film
-large triple-channel projection (one night only!)
-conversation with the filmmakers and subjects
-tickets available to a private screening of the finished film
-musical performances by:
Frank Rosaly
Jonathan Crawford/Frank Rosaly/Michael Zerang percussion trio
The Friction Brothers
DJ John Corbett
$10 suggested donation at the door
RSVP required, to scrapmovie@gmail.com
***SAVE THE DATE***
Benefit for Scrappers:
Friday, September 12
6pm
The AVaerie
2000 W. Fulton
RSVP required
***SAVE THE DATE***
Watch this page for more info!
Brian Ashby, Ben Kolak, and Courtney Prokopas have been researching and filming scrappers in Chicago since late 2006, with the goal: a feature-length documentary called Scrappers.
Principal photography ends this summer. Watch here for updates on the film’s progress, interesting articles, and stories.
If you’re curious about anything at all, drop us a line at scrapmovie@gmail.com.
