“Bongo” by Reece Daniels
A film about false connection in the modern age, Bongo is an abrasive dance film about a homeless bongo player and a mysterious man who appears to take an interest in his rhythm.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
"With BONGO, I wanted to create a uniquely visceral experience and hone in on the relationship and betrayal between the two subjects. This film strikes a nerve because false connections are so common in our current society, be it companies making misleading progressive commitments or even just someone telling you they love you.
The experience depicted in BONGO is hyperbolic, but I believe we've all been the drummer once before. I don't consider it a nihilistic film, but a cautionary tale, forewarning what happens when we trust too freely."
-Reece Daniels
Credits
Director // Reece Daniels
Producer // Jivensley Alexis
Associate Producer // Aashish Joshi
Director of Photography // Kim Johnson
1st Assistant Director // Aashish Joshi
2nd Assistant Director // Keith Leung
Camera Operator // Clint Pang
Sound // Evan Lafemina
Kyle O’ Braitis as The Drummer
Jivensley Alexis as The Dancer
Featuring Nick Bosenbeck, Jimmy Daniels, Eva D'Antonio-Martinez, Khaja Ibrahim, Aashish Joshi, Keith Leung, and David Schuhman as Extras
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