Underground beauty
Dana Williams
Issue date: 4/30/07 Section: News
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Bapu notes the use of specific cinematography and film techniques to enhance each individual performer. For example, one performer, Keith, sings '70s songs, so the camera work tries to reflect that.
"I wanted the era represented as well," said Bapu.
The film started as an idea Bapu and White had in a previous creative writing class and took almost a year to make.
Before filming, Bapu, White and Thomas had to gain the trust of the performers and immerse themselves into the culture in order to depict it realistically.
The most challenging obstacle was negotiating with CTA in order to waive the fees associated with filming in El stations.
"We got the fees waived because of our status as students and because this is a non-profit program," said Bapu.
Once that obstacle was overcome, the filming lasted three to four hours a day for three to four weeks throughout last summer.
After the film was completed, each performer received a copy.
"They couldn't believe it is their music [in the documentary]. They do not believe how good it is," said Bapu.
"[The performers] recognize us now," said Thomas. "It's like we're friends."
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"I wanted the era represented as well," said Bapu.
The film started as an idea Bapu and White had in a previous creative writing class and took almost a year to make.
Before filming, Bapu, White and Thomas had to gain the trust of the performers and immerse themselves into the culture in order to depict it realistically.
The most challenging obstacle was negotiating with CTA in order to waive the fees associated with filming in El stations.
"We got the fees waived because of our status as students and because this is a non-profit program," said Bapu.
Once that obstacle was overcome, the filming lasted three to four hours a day for three to four weeks throughout last summer.
After the film was completed, each performer received a copy.
"They couldn't believe it is their music [in the documentary]. They do not believe how good it is," said Bapu.
"[The performers] recognize us now," said Thomas. "It's like we're friends."
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