This summer the indie feature On the Low is making the film festival rounds. Today is the short's New York City premiere at the New Festival.
Hopefully this feature will have a cinderella run during its limited theatrical release. My ex and I saw On the Low last February at a screening and we both were impressed. At 15 minutes it isn't too light; neither will you find the angst and the typical extended dialogue common in many indie shorts. You know the type. The director wears nerd glasses and slacker outfits, and introduce themsleves like, "Yes, I'm a student fillmmaker dabbling in haiku-based dialogue and cinema verite."
Back to On the Low: No pretension here, just two high school seniors on the DL. Directed by Luther Mace, the cast stars industry vets such as Martin's Tommy Ford, Deondray Gossett, Delpano Wills and Austen Parros. Newcomers Antoine D'Angelo Lattier and Gene Samuels round out the cast.
The movie centers around young Ty (Gossett) coming to terms with his sexuality. After experimenting with classmate Kevin (Wills), their feelings begin to grow and the boys get into a schoolyard fight. As the sexual tension escalates, Ty realizes that what began as innocent curiosity has blossomed into something more profound. Meanwhile, Tommy Ford plays a teacher who has sage advice for the conflicted youth.
The film is brief, moody and powerful. The editing is tight, the script confident and unrushed. My only regret was that it wasn't longer. (Well, a second regret: Deondray looks like a great kisser and we could have seen more of that.) Both male leads are comfortable with the material and have some chemistry. Don't think director Luther Mace is afraid to show male intimacy; he isn't. There's lots here.
Deondary Gossett is probably the stronger lead which isn't surprising given his resume. He's acted in Sister Act 2, Roswell, The Parenthood and The Hughleys, among other projects but it seems like Gossett has traded in his SAG card to work behind the camera. In 2002 he was one of nine winners at Showtime's 2nd Annual alt.Sho.com Alternative Media Festival for another short. Gossett started his own production company and is now in post production on another project: The DL Chronicles: Next of Kin.
Tuesday, June 7: On the Low premieres at the Loews 34th Street @ 6pm
I live in Jersey and went to see with this straight girlfriend of mine and it was pretty hot nah mean, but they could have had some intimate sex scenes to display the actor's talents. LOL. Who the fuck am I joking yo, I just wanted to see something interesting. LMAO. One.
Posted by: Cashmere | 15 June 2005 at 16:17
where can i get a copy
Posted by: sean | 19 June 2005 at 20:15
I live in Jacksonville,FL where can I see this film or can i buy it on DVD
Posted by: DJ babydred | 20 June 2005 at 13:51
SOUNDS GOOD, LOOKS GOOD. I WNAT TO SEE THIS MOVIE WILL IT BE ON DVD OR CASSETTE, DAMN THEY NEED TO RELEASE THIS IN THEATERS....WHATS THE DEAL???
Posted by: Antwan | 22 June 2005 at 13:10
How can i buy the Film or get a copy.. or maybe be in one.
Posted by: Mario | 22 June 2005 at 19:34
i live in nyc as a matter of fact 3 blocks from the loews 34th and i just dont remember it coming to the theatre,well how can i see it?
was it a one time thing only?
i really want to see this movie,and how long is it?
Posted by: alaysia | 23 June 2005 at 07:40
Yeah, Im trying to view the movie/film? Where is the site or can somebody tell me the times.
Leroy
Posted by: LEROY | 24 June 2005 at 08:34
I live in Nassau, The Bahamas, where can i see the film or buy it on dvd?
Posted by: kayjay | 28 June 2005 at 06:36
Can someone please tell me how can i get watch this movie. Is it on video or DVD? Please respond
Posted by: Jonathan | 05 July 2005 at 02:33
Is "On The DL" scheduled to show in Memphis?
Posted by: Kenney | 05 July 2005 at 22:33
Im in Philly is there a chance we will see it here.
Posted by: Jason | 11 July 2005 at 10:23
HOW CAN I GET THIS ON DVD
Posted by: TYRONE | 11 July 2005 at 13:19
the best thing to do is contact the alt/indie movie theatre in your area to see if they will be showing it. the varsity theater in des moines, iowa plan to show it this fall.
Posted by: R&b | 15 July 2005 at 07:12
hey man when can u buy this movie ive been dying to see this moive so bad it seems mad interresting
Posted by: derek | 21 July 2005 at 09:52
Could you inform me via e-mail as to how I can get a copy of this DVD.
Posted by: schoolboy | 22 July 2005 at 10:56
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Posted by: RUSSELL FOSTER | 26 July 2005 at 16:05
Would like to keep the family strong by supporting it. Like eveyone else...how can I obtain a copy or is there a website to view the entire movie... Peace
Posted by: J'Khouri | 28 July 2005 at 11:40
The movie seems very interesting.
Will there be a time when it will be viewed in VA? Can someone purchase the film online or in the video stores? Its very important the main stream public see another side of our people, community, culture, or alternative live style, in a positive light. We are vibrant, intelligent, productive, and people of class and cultured.
Posted by: Mark De'Loatch | 28 July 2005 at 18:31
Sounds like a very very good film and I relly would like to see it. Im in La where can I see it?
Posted by: Brian | 03 August 2005 at 11:23
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Posted by: charles | 15 August 2005 at 06:26
Have heard about this for some time and I'm glad I got this email...I'm in North Carolina and would luv to theck it out...How do we get a copy?
Posted by: Kurt | 26 September 2005 at 09:33
how do i get a copy
Posted by: Ashwon | 31 October 2005 at 18:22
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please send me info on how i can get this movie.
Posted by: claude | 21 June 2007 at 16:21