KRS ONE- Brooklyn to the Bronx Press Kit

 Contact Information Natalie Schere PATH: Preserving, Archiving & Teaching Hiphop, Inc natalie@pathtohiphop.org 786.837.1583 Synopsis KRS ONE: Brooklyn to the Bronx introduces the life and teachings of the legendary emcee, KRS ONE. On the road to becoming a Hip Hop pioneer, KRS ONE tells the story of his life as a young man living homeless on the streets of Brooklyn, sleeping in parks, the subway, all the while visualizing his path to becoming an emcee. Eventually landing in the Bronx, he begins to find his voice in rhyme battles inside New York's shelter system and on the street. Told in his own words both on and off the stage, KRS ONE: Brooklyn to the Bronx tells the first chapter of Hip Hop’s master teacher and true philosopher. The Filmmakers Directors and Producers: Seth “Brimstone127” Schere is a dynamic leader, educator, activist and artist who embodies Hip Hop’s “Can’t stop, won’t stop!” attitude. He emerged from the Hip Hop world of B-­‐Boys, Graffiti Writers, Deejays and Emcees in the 80’s and has since earned respect for his pioneering work bridging gaps between the Hip Hop, education and business communities. www.brimstone127.com Jerry Kolber is a writer, television producer, and activist with a wide range of projects to his credit. As a show runner, producer and writer his work has been seen on A&E, Food Network, National Geographic Channel, VH1 and E!. He specializes in creating and writing fun projects that secretly encourage people to think about their world in a whole new way. Jerry Kolber on Twitter Jacob Schere is a photographer who has made Tokyo his home. His photography has been published around the world, including work with, Blackpool, ISM and a special publication of Fabrica’s NOTEBOOK project book Faces. He maintains a photography blog that features his work and the work that inspires him at Lucid Communication. He is a self-­‐styled, freewalking, image gathering Expressionista known for his photographic discovery of unnoticed beauty in the everyday world. www.lucidcommunication.com Co-­‐director / Editor: Joshua Moïse is a director and editor in New York whose work has premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and on Hulu.com He’s currently prepping the action comedy feature, Medal of Victory, which recently raised over 40K on Kickstarter. As an editor, he’s worked on projects for National Geographic, Moxie Pictures and Wieden + Kennedy. He also cut a YouTube video about Arnold Schwarzenegger that’s been seen by over 1,600,000 people. www.joshuamoise.com Production Stills Seth “Brimstone” Schere and KRS ONE discuss plans. Jerry Kolber films at Area 51 in Miami. Jerry Kolber behind the camera at Club Revolution KRS ONE and Seth “Brimstone” Schere at Temple o f Hip Hop Meeting . KRS ONE recording at Jaguar Studios in Miami. KRS ONE lecturing at African Heritage Cultural Center in Miami. All stills by Jacob Schere. Production Credits Directors: Jerry Kolber, Seth “Brimstone” Schere and Jacob Schere Co-­‐director: Joshua Moïse Producers: Jerry Kolber, Seth “Brimstone” Schere and Jacob Schere Editor: Joshua Moïse Cinematography: Jerry Kolber and Jacob Schere Additional camera: Shane Kinsler Still photographer: Jacob Schere Music consultant: Seth “Brimstone” Schere Contact Information Natalie Schere PATH: Preserving, Archiving & Teaching Hiphop, Inc natalie@pathtohiphop.org 786.837.1583 Website www.krsonebrooklyntothebronx.com