A Day in the Death of Donny B

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name = Day in the Death of Donny B, A


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director = Carl Fick
producer = Louis Mucciolo (II)
writer = Carl Fick
distributor = Terpsichore Collection Inc. "(2008 DVD)"
released = 1969, 2008 "(re-release)"
runtime = 14 mins
language = English
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"A Day in the Death of Donny B" is a 1969 American short film written and directed by Carl Fick. A docudrama, shot cinéma-vérité style, the film follows a junkie on his never-ending quest for money, and ultimately, his fix. Mostly considered an anti-drug film, it was made for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The film follows its protagonist, Donny B, a young black man who appears to be a heroin addict, as he makes his way through the cruel ghettos of New York City. He tries to score money for his next fix through such activities as stealing hubcaps, purse-snatching, panhandling, and engaging in street gambling.

The short film's soundtrack mostly consists of voice-overs of his parents despairing over his future, former addicts describing the junkie lifestyle, and cops informing us of the consequences of illegal drug use and addiction. Through the run time of 14 minutes, a blues-like tune plays over the footage and voice-overs, with vocals that come in and out during the film, narrating Donny B as he does wrong.

DVD release

----It has been noted by an independent film preserver "(see Criterion Collection)" company, "Terpsichore Collection Inc.", that they are in talks of restoring the short film, "A Day in the Death of Donny B" for a special edition DVD which would contain other important and/or rare short films. [ [http://terpsichore-co.wetpaint.com/page/Browse+Collection Browse Collection - Terpsichore Collection ] ] This brings good news to people who have have been in love with the film since its arrival in the public domain. [ [http://www.archive.org/details/DayInTheDeathofDonny Internet Archive: Details: Day In The Death Of Donny B ] ]

On April 25th, 2007, a preview was released on Terpsichore's website. It shows little of a restoration, although it does confirm the making of the DVD. [ [http://terpsichore-co.wetpaint.com/page/Death+of+Donny+B%3A+preview+1a Death of Donny B: preview 1a - Terpsichore Collection ] ]

External links

* [http://www.archive.org/details/DayInTheDeathofDonny A Day in the Death of Donny B]

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