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In late October 1989, [[Prince]] met [[Robin_Power|Robin Herron]], a rapper and former dancer on US Television show "Soul Train". After being invited to Minneapolis to work on a rap album project, [[Prince]], rechristening her [[Robin Power]], offered her a role in the cast of "Graffiti Bridge" of the two songs they cut together, [[Undercover Lover]] and [[Number One]], only the latter was finally included in the film soundtrack. | In late October 1989, [[Prince]] met [[Robin_Power|Robin Herron]], a rapper and former dancer on US Television show "Soul Train". After being invited to Minneapolis to work on a rap album project, [[Prince]], rechristening her [[Robin Power]], offered her a role in the cast of "Graffiti Bridge" of the two songs they cut together, [[Undercover Lover]] and [[Number One]], only the latter was finally included in the film soundtrack. | ||
− | When in November 1989, [[Prince]] and [[Albert Magnoli]], who had together created the joint venture [[Paisley park Films]], decided to part ways a new production team, formed by [[Arnold Stiefel]] and [[Randy Phillips]], previously working for [[Prince as accountants were hired to secure a deal for the film with Warner Bros Film Division, which had showed very little interest in the project. Their strategy to sell the film to WB as a sequel to [[ | + | When in November 1989, [[Prince]] and [[Albert Magnoli]], who had together created the joint venture [[Paisley park Films]], decided to part ways a new production team, formed by [[Arnold Stiefel]] and [[Randy Phillips]], previously working for [[Prince]] as accountants were hired to secure a deal for the film with Warner Bros Film Division, which had showed very little interest in the project. Their strategy to sell the film to WB as a sequel to [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] paid off and they were given a go-ahead. |
On 19 December, 1989, a third draft of "Graffiti Bridge" was completed, featuring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] and [[Jill Jones]] in the leading roles. | On 19 December, 1989, a third draft of "Graffiti Bridge" was completed, featuring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] and [[Jill Jones]] in the leading roles. | ||
− | In late January 1990, after [[Prince]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] parted ways, a fourth draft of Graffiti Bridge was completed. It combined the former character 'Angel' played by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] and " | + | In late January 1990, after [[Prince]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] parted ways, a fourth draft of Graffiti Bridge was completed. It combined the former character 'Angel' played by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] and "Aura" planned for [[Jill Jones]] into one, again named "Aura" but now to be played by [[Ingrid Chavez]]. [[Jill Jones]] was given a new, less prominent role in the film, as "The Kid's" girlfriend. |
A fourth slightly revised draft was ready on 7 February, 1990, the version which was used as the shooting script. | A fourth slightly revised draft was ready on 7 February, 1990, the version which was used as the shooting script. |
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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), 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". The first version of "Graffiti Bridge" film was delivered to Warner Bros on 19 April 1990. Unsatisfied with the cut, Warner Bros Pictures organized test screenings to audiences in Pasadena, CA, USA, at the theater that had earned the highest grosses in the US for Purple Rain film. As the screenings resulted disappointing, Warner Bros Pictures decided to bring in their own editor, Steve Rivkin (brother of David Rivkin and Bobby Z.) into the project. On 30 July, 1990, while on The Nude Tour, Prince flew back to the USA for additional work on the movie. He supervised 4 days of editing on the film as Warner Bros.'s editors had proposed two versions that were rejected. Subsequently, the initial release date for the movie scheduled on 7 August, 1990 had to be postponed since the editing wasn't completed in time. 4 days after the japanese leg of the The Nude Tour had closed, on 14 September, 1990, Prince resumed work on "Graffiti Bridge" in Hollywood, as a few scenes needed re-shooting. More editing and post-production work followed until 24 October, 1990. Of the musical scenes filmed, Can't Stop This Feeling I Got, The Question Of U, Graffiti Bridge, The Latest Fashion and longer versions of We Can Funk and Joy In Repetition didn't make the final cut. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shooting Schedule & Locations
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Additional Information
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