From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Lowriders
FROM THE PRODUCER OF GET OUT COMES A GRITTY DRAMA STARRING EVA LONGORIA, THEO ROSSI, GABRIEL CHAVARRIA AND DAMIÁN BICHIR
AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL ON AUGUST 22, 2017 AND ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., July 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A young street artist, who uses Los Angeles as his canvas, lives his life between two worlds in the compelling and edgy story, Lowriders, arriving on Digital on August 22, 2017 and on Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand on September 5, 2017 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Buckle up and take a ride to explore the beautifully crafted and vibrant world of lowriders. The film stars Gabriel Chavarria ("East Los High," Freedom Writers), who plays a young man caught in the middle of his damaged family and the persistent need of finding his own voice through art. Filled with an exceptional cast, Lowriders also stars Eva Longoria ("Empire," "Desperate Housewives"), Theo Rossi ("Luke Cage," "Sons of Anarchy"), Demián Bichir (Alien: Covenant, The Hateful Eight), Tony Revolori (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Dope) and Melissa Benoist (Whiplash, "Supergirl"). Lowriders on Blu-RayTM, DVD and Digital comes packed with exclusive bonus features including an in-depth look into the origins of lowriders and the history behind the cool cars.
From Academy Award®-winning producer Brian Grazer and Jason Blum comes a power drama set against the vibrant backdrop of East LA's iconic car culture. Danny (Chavarria), a talented young street artist, is caught between the lowrider community inhabited by his old-school father (Bichir) and step-mother (Longoria) and following in the dangerous path of his ex-con brother (Rossi). Danny must decide between his quest for self-expression or following his family's tradition in this highly original and superbly-acted film.
Lowriders is the feature film debut from Telemundo Films, a new division from television network Telemundo, and is produced by Imagine Entertainment and BH Tilt, a division of Blumhouse Productions.
BONUS FEATURES on BLU-RAYTM and DVD
- Lowriders: Art, Love, and Family – Filmmakers and cast discuss the high stakes Danny is facing.
- Ghost's Arrival – A look at the impact Ghost's return has on the Alvarez family, and what Theo Rossi brought to the role.
- The Culture of Lowriders – Filmmakers and cast describe the various themes that combine to form the basis of lowrider culture.
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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Demian Bichir, Gabriel Chavarria, Theo Rossi, Melissa Benoist, Tony Revolori, Eva Longoria
Casting By: Terri Taylor, CSA
Directed By: Ricardo De Montreuil
Written By: Elgin James, Cheo Hodari Coker
Executive Producers: Couper Samuelson, Jeanette Volturno, Kim Roth, Mister Cartoon, Estevan Oriol
Produced By: Brian Grazer, P.G.A., Jason Blum, P.G.A.
Director of Photography: Andres E. Sanchez
Production Designer: Melanie Paizis-Jones
Edited By: Billy T. Fox, ACE, Kiran Pallegadda
Music By: Bryan Senti
Music Supervisor: John Bissell
Costume Designer: Mirren Gordon-Crozier
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: September 5, 2017
Copyright: 2017 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61185514 / 61185522 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: Rated PG-13 for language, some violence, sensuality, thematic elements and brief drug use.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.02
Run Time: 1 Hour 39 Minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: August 1, 2017
Copyright: 2017 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61185517/ 61185521 (CDN)
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for language, some violence, sensuality, thematic elements and brief drug use.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.02
Run Time: 1 Hour 39 Minutes
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