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A close group of friends are confronted by anger and racism on the basketball court they call home: Astoria Park.
For Aman, Taso, and their friends, it would be just another day on the basketball court. Today however, the summer heat would bring familiar enemies with other plans. With basketball and freestyle rap as the platform, each crew struggles to protect its identity and territory in the uncomfortable racial dynamic that is post 9/11 New York City. Tensions rise, and the anger escalates into a high-octane fully charged battle of wits and will.
Astoria Park was filmed entirely on location in Astoria, Queens. Combining the unique aspects of basketball, freestyle rap, and melting-pot cultures, Astoria Park is the voice of a new generation of independent filmmaking.
Festivals
2007 Action on Film International Film Festival
July 27-29, 2007
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
Long Beach, Ca.
Get Tickets
New York Hip Hop Festival
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
M 1-5 52 Walker Street
New York City, NY.
Festival Site
Queens Council on the Arts Film Festival Date and location TBA