Every summer, Brooklyn beckons to us with the screenings of Rooftop Films. It is what it sounds like: films on rooftops. In Brooklyn. If you happen to be in the area on Friday, you can see the cinematographic work of Richie Sherman (JSF, vol.2) in the NY premiere of the feature film THE GUATEMALAN HANDSHAKE. Check out the Rooftop Film listing HERE and see what else will accompany the show—here’s a hint: there will be live music by two musicians with connections to Philip Glass, Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, and the films of David Gordon Green.
But back to Richie. His film “Demolition 7” in vol. 2 was an “expressionistic recording of a demolition derby,” so I’d love to see his work in this feature. Incidentally, the film’s synopsis begins thusly: “In the confusion following a massive power outage, an awkward demolition derby driver vanishes, . . . “ Both Richie and the director, Todd Rohal, have roots in southeastern Ohio, but I’m not sure who is influencing whom or what’s in the water down there. Either way, the film looks great and I wish I could be on that rooftop Friday night.
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