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The story revolves around "The Kid" and "Morris Day" rivalry over the ownership of the "Glam Slam" club. | The story revolves around "The Kid" and "Morris Day" rivalry over the ownership of the "Glam Slam" club. | ||
− | The premiere and party took place in Ziegfeld theater, in New-York, and was attended by the film co-stars [[Morris Day]], [[Jerome Benton]], [[Ingrid Chavez]], [[Robin Power]] and [[Tevin Campbell]] | + | The premiere and party took place in Ziegfeld theater, in New-York, and was attended by the film co-stars [[Morris Day]], [[Jerome Benton]], [[Ingrid Chavez]], [[Robin Power]] and [[Tevin Campbell]]. [[Prince]] attended the screening, but didn't appear at the party. |
The film was initially scheduled to open in 1,4000 US cinemas on 7 August, 1990; it was released on 2 November, 1990 in 688 US cinemas. | The film was initially scheduled to open in 1,4000 US cinemas on 7 August, 1990; it was released on 2 November, 1990 in 688 US cinemas. | ||
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− | | Promotion = | + | | Promotion = MTV covered the premiere on a one-day delay (MTV 24 hours Street party). |
| Trivia = The title "Graffiti Bridge" comes from a now torn-down bridge located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota which served artists, poets, protesters and suitors for half a century. Of note, one piece of artistry was a 10-foot-high portrait of [[Prince]] astride a motorcycle, which appeared shortly after [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] movie came out. The bridge was torn down in the early 1990s to make way for new construction. | | Trivia = The title "Graffiti Bridge" comes from a now torn-down bridge located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota which served artists, poets, protesters and suitors for half a century. Of note, one piece of artistry was a 10-foot-high portrait of [[Prince]] astride a motorcycle, which appeared shortly after [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] movie came out. The bridge was torn down in the early 1990s to make way for new construction. | ||
| References = [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099691/ ImDB] | | References = [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099691/ ImDB] |
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Synopsis
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"The Kid" is a performer and shares "Glam Slam" club ownership with "Morris Day". Morris also owns his own club, "Pandemonium" and two other clubs in the "Seven Corners" area. Both were bequeathed half of the club in a will, but have different views on marketing strategies for each of their halves. Morris envision a club as a profiting asset, with a commercial strategy (mainstream music, dancers, public pleaser), while "The Kid" club concept is a spiritual journey, a forum to present music that uplift the soul. Because "The Kid's" music doesn't attract a lot of public, and in consequence, puts "Glam Slam" club finances in disarray, Morris Day wants to put "The Kid" out of business. To save his assets, "The Kid" will have to pay Morris Day $10,000 in order to pay off the mayor; a condition to keep co-ownership of his club. Losing clients, "The Kid" soon challenges Morris Day to a music battle for the ownership of "Glam Slam". "The Kid's" faith in his music is restored by Aura (Ingrid Chavez), who materializes out of nowhere and is first seen sitting on a graffiti-painted bridge. Aura, who describes herself as belonging to "him above", serves as guardian angel to "The Kid", appearing every time "The Kid" is on the verge of losing "Glam Slam". Her mission is to encourage "The Kid" to pursue his spiritual journey, and fight for his ownership of the club. In an attempt to help "The Kid", Aura tries to seduce Morris Day and change his heart. Alas, she soon dies in a car accident. The incident redeems the "Seven Corners" community. While "The Kid" leads the mourners in lamentations, Morris Day's stooges join the thong, and Day himself finally relents, hugging "The Kid" and letting him "Glam Slam" ownership. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On the week of 12 February, 1990, shooting began in Minneapolis. Most of the scenes were filmed on the Paisley Park Studios soundstage. Paula Abdul worked with prince on choreograpy (although she's uncredited in the film crew). On 23 March, 1990, Prince completed shooting of "Graffiti Bridge". On 14 September, 1990, several scenes were re-shot in Hollywood, CA, USA. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shooting Schedule & Locations
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Additional Information
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1987 Sign O' The Times |
Movies | Television Films And Specials | None See Films & videos |