2nd Place TORCH Music Fest 2010 Performance from June 4, 2010
This documentary film about teen heroes is the culmination of six months of research, interviewing, filming and editing by TORCH (www.thetorchprogram.org) high school participants. Synopsis: In the cosmopolitan metropolis of New York City, teenagers are presented with countless ways to spend their free time. Evveryday teens may spend time with their friends; they work hard in school, play video games and live their lives (both online and in the real world) to their fullest; other teens become notorious for their less savory choices, with the media often pushing to perptuate the image of the "juvenile delinquent." And still, there is a special breed of teenager that flies beyond either of these stereotypes and truly makes enormous strides to better their world while pursuing their dreams. They demonstrate tremendous empathy, whether it be with their peers, their family, or their community at large. These teenagers nevefr take an opportunity for granted. Traveling the globe for humanitarian efforts, dedicating themselves to environmental awareness, making art with a message, and speaking out to inspire others are just some of this eclectic group's passions. These teens teach a valuable lesson: never underestimate your own voice, dedication and ability to change the world. Arman, Corrine, Molly, Pascal and Zora. These are our teen heroes. These are the Skyscrapers.
A documentary film about graffiti made the high school students in The TORCH Program. The film is the culmination of six months of research, interviewing, filming and editing. Synopsis: Last year, NYC spent 5.5 million dollars cleaning up graffiti. Are officials removing vandalism from the walls of private property, or stripping the city of its urban character? TORCH students decided to explore the boundaries between defacement and art. They traveled from the galleries of Chelsea to tattoo parlors in Brooklyn, always keeping their eyes peeled, looking for insight on the big question. They spoke with Kaves, Graffiti King and self-proclaimed urban "Tom Sawyer," about going from chalk drawings to becoming a published street artist. The students looked on as the NYPD Vandal Squad members argued the destructive side of graffiti and suggested various methods to combat the so-called problem. The TORCH participants witnessed businesses crumbling and art portfolios growing. In an attempt to answer their question, they discovered: there is no answer, there are only a multitude of opinions. Now the time has come for you to Draw the Line!
This documentary film about teen heroes is the culmination of six months of research, interviewing, filming and editing by TORCH (www.thetorchprogram.org) high school participants. Synopsis: In the cosmopolitan metropolis of New York City, teenagers are presented with countless ways to spend their free time. Evveryday teens may spend time with their friends; they work hard in school, play video games and live their lives (both online and in the real world) to their fullest; other teens become notorious for their less savory choices, with the media often pushing to perptuate the image of the "juvenile delinquent." And still, there is a special breed of teenager that flies beyond either of these stereotypes and truly makes enormous strides to better their world while pursuing their dreams. They demonstrate tremendous empathy, whether it be with their peers, their family, or their community at large. These teenagers nevefr take an opportunity for granted. Traveling the globe for humanitarian efforts, dedicating themselves to environmental awareness, making art with a message, and speaking out to inspire others are just some of this eclectic group's passions. These teens teach a valuable lesson: never underestimate your own voice, dedication and ability to change the world. Arman, Corrine, Molly, Pascal and Zora. These are our teen heroes. These are the Skyscrapers.
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