Chris Gude is an anthropologist turned film maker who brings to the screen a story of what some would consider the underbelly or seedier side of a city. Medellin is a South American city with the usual sickness and perversion that most big cities have in common. Back alleys with the usual drug deals, prostitution, murder and rape that brings together the down and out citizens who simply are trying to live Day by Day. The people survive by their wits. Some receive money from the government. There are those who rob or steel to supply their habit or their belly. Their are those who simply leave their swank apartment to buy their drugs and hope it’s what they pay for. This documentary takes a good look at what it is to live on the streets of a cultural decayed city.
Now what makes this an interesting experience is how it is all put together.
David Oquendo brings a form of street music that is melancholy at best.
Jose Ignacio Pardo and Felipe Loaiza brings a form of cinematography that is addictive at best. Chris Gude lived in Medellin for several years. His work to him to these same depraved streets and brought him to the point of wanting to show the world just how sad it can be. With the flick of a match Gude brings everything together very gently and actually interesting to say the least.
IndiePix Films brings this seedy story to DVD on September 11th, 2018. The quality of the DVD is excellent and fantastic. The sights and sounds are superb and beautiful. This is definitely one to see and it should be added to your personal library. Watching this film should be considered a must as we all should be aware of what goes on around us. Enjoy.
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