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BLACK REEL AWARD NOMINATION

THIS IS THE LIFE has been nominated for the Black Reel Award for Best Independent Documentary of 2009. This Washington-DC based critics group announces its winners in mid-Feb 2010. We're just happy to be in the mix. We want more and more folks to know about the Good Life legacy, the music and the artists. Spread love - its the Good Life way. Continue

Added by directher on December 17, 2009 at 12:44pm — No Comments

U.K. PREMIERE

On November 5, THIS IS THE LIFE made its U.K. debut at the renowned arts gallery and cinema, Arnolfini. Thanks to our pal across the pond, Matt "Awkward" Fryer for making it happen, plus Alastair Cameron of Arnolfini. Check out the post-screening performances right here. Keep spreadin' that Good Life Love! Continue

Added by directher on November 15, 2009 at 8:32am — No Comments

U.K. PREMIERE

On November 5, THIS IS THE LIFE made its U.K. debut at the renowned arts gallery and cinema, Arnolfini. Thanks to our pal across the pond, Matt "Awkward" Fryer for making it happen, plus Alastair Cameron of Arnolfini. Check out the post-screening performances here. Keep spreadin' that Good Life Love! Continue

Added by directher on November 15, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

"TITL" IN URB MAGAZINE | ON STANDS NOW

A few Original Lifers gathered in Leimert Park to talk to URB Magazine about The Good Life legacy, their fellow artists and the feature documentary, THIS IS THE LIFE. The issue is now on newsstands in the Fall 2009 issue. Check it out. Continue

Added by directher on September 6, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

BACK on SHOWTIME

THIS IS THE LIFE is back on Showtime throughout August! Tuesday, 8/4 at 5:20 AM Friday, 8/7 at 8:40 AM Wednesday, 8/12 at 6:20 PM Sunday, 8/16 at 4:25 PM Friday, 8/21 at 2:15 PM GoodLifeLove! Continue

Added by directher on August 12, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

TIME MAGAZINE covers FREESTYLING IN MANDARIN

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Added by directher on June 2, 2009 at 4:14pm — No Comments

TIME MAGAZINE covers FREESTYLING IN MANDARIN

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Added by directher on June 2, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

LA WEEKLY PRAISES " THIS IS THE LIFE"

'"This Is the Life" vaults into the upper echelons of must-see hip-hop documentaries: It’s smart, informative, and hugely important historically," proclaims Ernest Hardy. Continue

Added by directher on May 26, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

NEW YORK TIMES CALLS THE FILM "GRIPPING"

Jon Carmanica of NY Times writes, "...the archive footage capturing the astonishingly technical raps of Ellay Khule or the melodic abstractions of Myka Nyne is gripping." Continue

Added by directher on April 28, 2009 at 12:41am — No Comments

PROPS FROM BOSTON

Boston Phoenix gives THIS IS THE LIFE a nice review here Continue

Added by directher on April 28, 2009 at 12:21am — No Comments

"THIS IS THE LIFE" in CREATIVE LOAFING

... wrote, "This is the Life should be required viewing for a hip-hop generation."

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Added by directher on April 3, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

OkayPlayer Reviews "THIS IS THE LIFE"

... calls TITL "one of the most lovingly crafted non-musical testimonials to Hip-Hop as an art and a source of culture, positivity and inspiration in people’s lives, and may be one

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Added by directher on March 20, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

TONIGHT IS LAST NIGHT IN LA ON BIG SCREEN!

Tonight is THIS IS THE LIFE's last night on the big screen in LA. Our opening week has been amazing. Last Wednesday night was hosted by Pigeon John, Thursday by Cut Chemist, Friday by Abstract Rude, Saturday with 2Mex, on Sunday Ellay Khule brought down the house, and last night on Monday we celebrated Medusa's birthday after the show. Tonight, we'll have Ganjah K, Big Baby (smile) and special surprise guests in the house. Last showing starts at 8:15 pm TONIGHT at the Downtown Independent The… Continue

Added by directher on March 17, 2009 at 7:33pm — No Comments

LA WEEKLY HERALDS " THIS IS THE LIFE"

Ava DuVernay’s documentary "This Is the Life" is so immediately and fully engrossing that it meets its ambitious goals for the viewer — to illuminate a brief, paradoxically undervalued but globally influential L.A.-based music scene while broadening the accepted parameters of hip… Continue

Added by directher on March 12, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

LA TIMES DECLARES "UNOFFICIAL GOOD LIFE WEEK"

... describes the film here as "a rich narrative of praise, clarification, brother-and-sisterhood and the birth of cool." Then, interviews Myka 9

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Added by directher on March 11, 2009 at 4:00am — 2 Comments

DAILY VARIETY APPLAUDS "THIS IS THE LIFE"

... calls the film "sharp, and thoroughly enjoyable." A very cool review. Read it here.

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Added by directher on March 11, 2009 at 4:00am — No Comments

BET DIGS "THIS IS THE LIFE"

Clay Cane of BET.com explains, "THIS IS THE LIFE manages to restore your faith in the art form of hip hop. Maybe hip hop isn’t dead." Click here to check out the full review. Continue

Added by directher on March 10, 2009 at 2:44am — No Comments

BET DIGS "THIS IS THE LIFE"

... explains, "THIS IS THE LIFE manages to restore your faith in the art form of hip hop. Maybe hip hop isn’t dead." Click here to check out the full review.

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Added by directher on March 10, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

"THIS IS THE LIFE" on URB.com

... features interview with THIS IS THE LIFE director Ava DuVernay and ticket giveaway for House of Blues Reunion Co

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Added by directher on March 7, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

B. HALL Featured in ATLANTA VOICE

B. Hall, co-founder of The Good Life Open-Mic Night, is featured in this week's ATLANTA VOICE. She discusses the genesis and reason behind The Good Life's "no cursing" rule, as seen in the film THIS IS THE LIFE. Continue

Added by directher on March 5, 2009 at 4:52pm — No Comments

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