My Real Life (2012)
Montréal-Nord is one of those areas we euphemistically call “disadvantaged.” A place where drugs, poverty, delinquency, suicide and all kinds of dysfunction are depressingly commonplace. This is where the late Magnus Isacsson decided to film 18 months in the lives of four young men aged 17 to 22: Danny, Alex, Mickerson and Michael. Music is central to all of their lives. More than just a pastime, hip-hop is their outlet for coping with their demons. With the help of their teacher, mentor and friend Don Karnage, and driven by a fierce desire to overcome hardship, they learn to be adults. Winner of the award for Best Canadian Feature Film at the most recent Montreal International Documentary Festival, Ma vie réelle is an exceptionally astute document in which listening and generosity gain the power to defeat misery.
Cast
- Alexandre Bryson - Alexandre Bryson
- Don Karnage - Don Karnage
- Danny Raymond - Danny Raymond
- Michael Stiverne - Michael Stiverne
- Mikerson Stiverne - Mikerson Stiverne
Keywords
delinquency, montreal, canada, troubled youth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Real Life about?
- Montréal-Nord is one of those areas we euphemistically call “disadvantaged.” A place where drugs, poverty, delinquency, suicide and all kinds of dysfunction are depressingly commonplace. This is where the late Magnus Isacsson decided to film 18 months in the lives of four young men aged 17 to 22: Danny, Alex, Mickerson and Michael. Music is central to all of their lives. More than just a pastime, hip-hop is their outlet for coping with their demons. With the help of their teacher, mentor and friend Don Karnage, and driven by a fierce desire to overcome hardship, they learn to be adults. Winner of the award for Best Canadian Feature Film at the most recent Montreal International Documentary Festival, Ma vie réelle is an exceptionally astute document in which listening and generosity gain the power to defeat misery.
- Who directed My Real Life?
- My Real Life was directed by Magnus Isacsson.
- Who stars in My Real Life?
- My Real Life stars Alexandre Bryson, Don Karnage, Danny Raymond, Michael Stiverne, Mikerson Stiverne.
- How long is My Real Life?
- My Real Life has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is My Real Life?
- My Real Life is a Documentary film.
- Where was My Real Life produced?
- My Real Life was produced in Canada.