Free Admission! REFORMAT THE PLANET

Rated NR; 82min; Director:Paul Owens  

Location: Alamo South Lamar

Free Screening!

"...one of the best music documentaries I have seen in years."
Brian C. Gibson, Filmschoolrejects.com

"...if you're a fan of the music or a videogame enthusiast in general, than this movie is a must see."
Eric Moro, IGN.com

"...a perfectly entertaining and legitimate look at a new musical trend..."
Scott Weinberg, Cinematical.com

BLIP FESTIVAL: REFORMAT THE PLANET is a feature length documentary which delves into the movement known as chiptunes, a vibrant underground scene based around creating new, original music using old video game hardware. Familiar devices such as the Nintendo Game Boy and Nintendo Entertainment System are pushed in new directions with startling results.

Using New York as a microcosm for a larger global movement, "...Reformat the Planet" maps out the genesis of the first annual Blip Festival, a four day celebration of over 30 international artists exploring the untapped potential of low-bit video game consoles. With floor-stomping rhythms and fist-waving melodies, trailblazers of the chiptune idiom descend upon Manhattan to pen a new chapter in the history of electronic music.

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! Admission to the screening of REFORMAT THE PLANET is free! Once you've gotten your celluloid fix of 8 Bit deliciousness, come check it out live at DATAPOP 3.0, a FREE two day celebration of 8 bit music and culture over at the Highball. But check this out - with your help that party can be made even cooler by flying in more amazing international artists. You can help out and earn VIP admission status via the Kickstarter campaign below:

Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

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