Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke (2012)
A modern Miami adaptation of the 1962 French short film "La Jetee", the film recounts Luke's (Uncle Luke, legendary rapper from the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew) rise to fame as he changes the face of hip-hop and fights for first amendment rights, and later as he ushers Miami into a golden era of peace and prosperity as Mayor. Everything changes when a nuclear meltdown at Turkey Point Power Plant turns Miami into a radioactive wasteland filled with mutants, and Luke is the only survivor left unscathed.
Director: Jillian Mayer, Lucas Leyva
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: April 12, 2012
Cast
- Luther Campbell - Uncle Luke
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jonathan David Kane
Editing: Lucas Leyva
Production: Borscht Corp.
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director, short film, experimental
More Films by Director: Jillian Mayer, Lucas Leyva
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke about?
- A modern Miami adaptation of the 1962 French short film "La Jetee", the film recounts Luke's (Uncle Luke, legendary rapper from the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew) rise to fame as he changes the face of hip-hop and fights for first amendment rights, and later as he ushers Miami into a golden era of peace and prosperity as Mayor. Everything changes when a nuclear meltdown at Turkey Point Power Plant turns Miami into a radioactive wasteland filled with mutants, and Luke is the only survivor left unscathed.
- Who directed Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke?
- Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke was directed by Jillian Mayer, Lucas Leyva.
- Who stars in Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke?
- Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke stars Luther Campbell.
- How long is Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke?
- Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke?
- Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke is a Comedy, Science Fiction film.