Opens May 27 At Village East New York & June 3 At ArcLight Hollywood

http://djamdoc.com

DJ AM Memorial Fund Takes Part In

12th Annual Musicares Map Fund^® Benefit Event May 19

 **Media Screeners Available**

“4.5 stars. A harrowing explanation of how a light so bright can be snuffed out.

The result is a haunting tribute to an underappreciated innovator.” – Billboard

“A moving new documentary…allows this portrait to strip away the lie that

money, fame and power are panaceas for internal woes.” – Rolling Stone 

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“An entertaining look at a talented turntablist who pioneered his

profession’s attainment of rock-star status.” – Variety

“Riveting & excellent. A must see.” – New York Post

New York, NY/Los Angeles, CA (May 12, 2016) – Following a triumphant reception on the festival circuit from Tribeca to Toronto, noted indie distributor Abramorama today released a brand new trailer for the upcoming documentary AS I AM: THE LIFE AND TIME$ OF DJ AM, director Kevin Kerslake’s critically acclaimed documentary about the remarkable life and untimely passing of legendary DJ and mash-up pioneer DJ AM aka Adam Goldstein. The film opens theatrically in New York on May 27 and Los Angeles on June 3, kicking off a national theatrical tour in more than 30 cities, including play dates in Denver, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Toronto and more. The confirmed list of tour dates as of today is below.

National Tour Dates:

5/27/16                Village East                                                New York, NY 

6/1/16                   Brenden Theatres                                                Las Vegas, NV

6/1 & 8/16          UltraStar Mission Valley                                  San Diego, CA

6/2/16                   Angelika Carmel Mountain                             San Diego, CA

6/2/16                   Angelika Pop UP                                                     Washington, DC

6/2/16                   Consolidated Ward                                              Honolulu, HI

6/2/16                   Reading Manville                                                   Manville, NJ

6/2/16                   Capitol Theatre                                                      Cleveland, OH

6/2/16                   Southside Works                                                  Pittsburgh, PA

6/2/16                   Frida Cinema                                                            Santa Ana, CA

6/2/16                   Angelika Dallas                                     Dallas, TX

6/2/16                   Cobb Dolphin 19                                                    Miami, FL

6/2/16                   Cobb Plaza Cinema Café                                     Orlando, FL

6/2/16                   Cobb Tyrone Luxury 10                                   St. Petersburg, FL

6/2/16                   Pickford Film Center                                          Bellingham, WA

6/2/16                   Angelika Mosaic                                                     Fairfax, VA

6/3/16                   Arclight Hollywood (full week)                  Los Angeles, CA

6/3/16                   Gateway Film Center                                          Columbus, OH

6/7/16                   Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane                          Halifax, NS, Canada

6/7/16                   Cineplex Yonge-Dundas and VIP                 Toronto, ON, Canada

6/7/16                   SIE Film Center                                                       Denver, CO 

6/9/16                   Bow Tie Palace                                                       Hartford, CT

6/9/16                   Providence Place Cinemas                              Providence, RI

6/10/16                Dairy Center for The Arts                               Boulder, CO

6/12/16                Hollywood Theatre                                            Portland, OR

6/13/16                Alamo Drafthouse--The Ritz                         Austin,  TX

Other cities with dates and theatres pending are: 

Cincinnati, Miami, Chicago, Philly, San Francisco, Boston, San Antonio, Seattle, Atlantic City, Detroit, Houston, Minneapolis, Sacramento, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, Louisville and Milwaukee. 

Authorized by the estate of DJ AM, Kerslake’s film is a comprehensive and compassionate look at one of the world’s first truly superstar DJs. DJ AM experienced meteoric success through both raw talent and sheer determination, overcoming what for others might have been staggering adversity before tragically succumbing to the demons that dogged his life and career. The film’s pacing and style captures the frenetic speed and dynamism of DJ AM’s life as well as introspective moments of candor and insight. 

Goldstein touched many people’s lives inside and outside the entertainment industry, from peers and intimates to colleagues and legions of fans and admirers. The film features interviews with: Mark Ronson; Diplo; Jon Favreau; DJ Jazzy Jeff; A-Trak; Mix Master Mike; Vice; Z-Trip; Steve Aoki; Paul Oakenfold; LMFAO’s Redfoo; and Dr. Drew Pinsky, among others. As befits a film about music, AS I AM’s soundtrack is as eclectic as DJ AM’s own signature style, showcasing musical performances and music by Daft Punk, Justice, Outkast, Elton John, The Doors, The Ramones, Blondie, Black Sabbath, Talking Heads, The Outfield, Fischerspooner, Zoë Keating, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Gang Starr, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and many other artists.

About AS I AM: THE LIFE AND TIME$ OF DJ AM 

Written and Directed by Kevin Kerslake 

Producers: Kevin Kerslake, Robert Bruce, Dan Franklin, Joel Marcus 

Editor: Joel Marcus

Director of Photography: Kevin Kerslake 

Executive Producers: Andrea Gross, Todd Andrew Alstrup, Sacha Cohen, Warren Peace, Ken Ellis, Stefan Sonnenfeld, Noel Lohr, Cheryl Horner-Sirulnik 

Co-Producers: Kevin Scott, Jonathan Shecter, John Beug, Kate Franklin, Scott Pascucci 

Production Company: Manifest Entertainment, Integral Entertainment Group, Mommis Productions

TRT: 109 minutes

Genre: Biography/Music 

www.djamdoc.com 

About ABRAMORAMA 

An independent distribution and marketing company, Abramorama is an industry leader in the focused, personalized form of film distribution that provides invaluable alternatives to filmmakers and content owners. Coming off the successful releases of Laurie Anderson's astonishing New York Times critics’ pick, HEART OF A DOG, and Dawn Porter’s Sundance Award-winner TRAPPED, Abramorama’s recent multiple-nominated and award-winning titles also include Showtime's LISTEN TO ME MARLON (National Board of Review Winner) and Drafthouse's THE LOOK OF SILENCE (2016 Documentary Academy Award® Nominee and 2015 IDA Best Documentary Winner). 

Over the course of more than 20 years, Abramorama has successfully distributed and marketed hundreds of films, including Asif Kapadia’s SENNA, Robert Stone’s PANDORA’S PROMISE, Cameron Crowe’s PEARL JAM TWENTY, Sacha Gervasi’s ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL, Banksy’s Academy Award®-nominated, EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP, the surprise indie hit AWAKE: THE LIFE OF YOGANANDA, and the critically acclaimed documentaries PARTICLE FEVER and AN HONEST LIAR. 

Abramorama continues to lead in event cinema distribution, with current titles including HAMLET starring Maxine Peak from Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre, Operas from La Scala, Roma, Fenice & Torino, and recent titles including the Royal Opera House Ballet and Opera Cinema Season, Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen, Matisse at the Tate, Hermitage Revealed, PLANETARY (launched theatrically on Earth Day, 2015), the visceral action sport feature THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM, Green Day’s HEART LIKE A HAND GRENADE, and Avi Lewis and Naomi Klein’s THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING.  

For more information visit www.abramorama.com 

bout The DJ AM Memorial Fund
  

The DJ AM Memorial Fund maintains the legacy of Adam Goldstein and his commitment to helping others with addiction. Utilizing media partnerships to garner support and increase awareness, contributions help organizations and projects committed to addressing issues of addition and recovery.  This includes MusiCares, who provide a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need.  More information and donation link for MusiCares and the DJAM Memorial fund event on May 19 please visit: https://www.grammy.org/files/2016map_fundres_3.pdf

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