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Information: Produced by Ray Laticia and Ty Beeson, this movie depicts homeless people engaging in violent conduct on the streets of Los Angeles, U.S.
Bumfights Sites:
Rotten Library: Bumfights Rotten Library: Bumfights: Photographs and article with social commentary on the film. (Bumfights) http://www.rotten.com/library/culture/bumfights/
BBC News: Reality TV Tramps In 'Ultimate Degradation' BBC News: Reality TV Tramps In 'Ultimate Degradation': "A video on sale in the United States has been accused of plumbing the depths of bad taste to show homeless people performing dangerous stunts in return for gifts such as food and clothing". (Bumfights) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2007681.stm
Las Vegas Review Journal: Film Cashes In On Street Scenes Las Vegas Review Journal: Film Cashes In On Street Scenes: "It's a brutal video depiction of street life, portrayed through rapid-cut, hand-held camera images". (Bumfights) http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2002/May-05-Sun-2002/news/18662641.html
BumFights.com BumFights.com: Official site includes overview of the project, screen grabs, animations, and details of how to order. [Requires Quicktime]. (Bumfights) http://www.bumfights.com/
CNN.com: 'Bumfights' Producer Defends His Video CNN.com: 'Bumfights' Producer Defends His Video: "A Las Vegas filmmaker defended his fast-selling video featuring grisly footage of homeless men fighting and performing dangerous stunts". (Bumfights) http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/05/10/homeless.fighting.film/index.html
Metafilter: Bumfights.com Metafilter: Bumfights.com: Discussion thread in which participants focus on the movie's social impact. (Bumfights) http://www.metafilter.com/comments.mefi/17018
Additional
Information: Produced by Ray Laticia and Ty Beeson, this movie depicts homeless people engaging in violent conduct on the streets of Los Angeles, U.S.
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