On December 9, 2014, QD3 Entertainment and Windsong Productions are releasing “Number One With a Bullet”. The documentary film, produced by our own Joshua Krause while working for QD3, has not been released to a wide audience until now.
Here’s what Krause had to say:
“Bullet” may just be my favorite film I’ve produced to date. We traveled all across the country filming in some great locations with some pretty amazing people. The best part about this film is it was the first time in my career where I felt like the work I was producing could actually make a difference.
That’s why, when the film was shelved in 2010, I was so distraught. It’s one thing to make something for pure entertainment value, but we had an entirely different agenda with “Bullet.”
In 2013, a year after I came onboard at Windsong, we partnered with QD3 Entertainment to recut the film, add new content and secure distribution through GoDigital. Now, finally, everyone will be able to see “Number One With a Bullet.”
Like “Number One With a Bullet” on Facebook and watch the trailer below (language NSFW), followed by the full press release.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
QD3 ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE DOCUMENTARY EXPLORING
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HIP-HOP AND GUN VIOLENCE
Los Angeles, Calif., November 19, 2014 – QD3 Entertainment has announced the digital release of “Number One With a Bullet” on Tuesday, December 9, through Los Angeles-based film distributor GoDigital.
The feature-length documentary examines gun violence in urban America. It follows five rappers who have survived being shot (Young Buck, B Real, Obie Trice, The Last Mr. Bigg and 40 Glocc), as they take viewers back to the scenes of the crimes and recount their darkest hours. Interviews with hip-hop luminaries (Mos Def, KRS One, Ice Cube, Prodigy, Fat Joe, Damon Dash and more), community activists, police officers and doctors provide context and expose the ongoing impact of gun violence in the streets, and in the music. Filmed on location across the country — from LA to Philadelphia, from Detroit to Alabama — the documentary provides a firsthand look at the intersection of guns and hip-hop music.
“I’m glad the world is going to get a look at this film,” said Young Buck, G-Unit rapper and gunshot survivor. “I survived the bullet wounds, so I know the severity of the matter. I want the kids to see this and get the message here.”
Principal filming took place in 2008, followed by a well-received festival run in 2009, including SXSW, Urbanworld and St. Louis International Film Festival. The film has not been available to a wider audience until now.
“There have been so many shootings and gun-related incidents the last few years,” said Quincy Jones III, executive producer and founder of QD3 Entertainment. “These issues are on a lot of people’s minds. So earlier this year, we went back and recut and updated the film for an official release. I think it provides a perspective on gun violence that you don’t usually see.”
This tell-all documentary goes past the bravado to give viewers a raw and unfiltered look at the real consequences of gun violence. Experience the pain, trauma, emotion and rehabilitation of surviving a bullet wound through the eyes of those who lived it, as well as the intensive care units that treat them, and the long-lasting effect it has on the community.
“Number One With a Bullet” was directed by documentarian Jim Dziura and produced by Quincy Jones III (Lil Wayne’s “The Carter,” “Crips & Bloods: Made in America,” and the “BEEF” series). QD3 Entertainment partnered with Windsong Productions for the updated release. The film’s score was composed by acclaimed hip-hop producer Blockhead.
The film will be released digitally on Tuesday, December 9 at major online outlets, including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, VUDU, PlayStation, Xbox and Vimeo On Demand.
Watch the trailer at http://youtu.be/il5vdeHCE2g
About QD3 Entertainment
Founded in 2001 by Quincy “QD3” Jones III, QD3 Entertainment is the leading producer, aggregator and distributor of high quality urban content experiences for multiple platforms, including DVD, TV, film, music, web, mobile and gaming. QD3 Entertainment has amassed one of the largest independent libraries of urban content at over 3,000 hours of rare, never before seen footage. The QD3 (DVD) Collection includes multi-platinum titles, including, Tupac Shakur biopic, “Thug Angel,” Lil Wayne’s critically acclaimed documentary “The Carter” and the notorious “BEEF” series.
About GoDigital
GoDigital is a Los Angeles-based independent film distributor specializing in digital and Video On Demand releases. In early 2013, GoDigital announced the launch of Amplify, an exclusionary all-rights distribution branch formed through a merger with NY-based theatrical distributor, Variance Films. For more information about GoDigital, visit www.godigital.com.
