1-Minute Interview with Director and Producer of the Film Busking the System, Justin Morales

Playing this weekend at Indiana Landmarks Center, a new documentary called Busking the System gets four showings as part of the IndyFringe festival. Below is IndyFringeTalk's 1-minute interview the film's director and producer, Justin Morales.

What was the inspiration behind the film?

I lived in the Bronx and used to take the train into Manhattan for work.I was riding the 5 train when an older blind gentleman guided himself onto
the train with a violin bow. He propped himself up against a pole in the
middle of the car and began to play a fantastic classical melody. When he
was done he found his way off the train never seeing the people he played
for nor did he even ask for change. This incident inspired me to research
the musicians under the ground in NYC. 

What drew you toward the subject of busking and street performing?

The talent is amazing and underground.

What were some of the challenges in producing the documentary?

Some of the challenges is all the research, finding your subjects than
conniving them to let us film them. The hours you have to record just to
get "good stuff". Finding the narrative... and so much more.

What can people learn from the documentary? 

People can learn that there is so much more passion and talent in the world
besides American idol and the music that is force fed into our society. They can also learn that there is talent and culture right in your own backyard.


Order tickets for this film here.