The Original Badass

PRODS/DIRS: Simantini Chakraborty, Godfrey Reggio

An extraordinary group of award-winning filmmakers has created a powerful short that aims to inspire hope and bring people together. The apolitical film titled THE ORIGINAL BADASS, is a fast-paced celebration of America. The film is a powerful reminder that America is already great, and it’s our responsibility to cherish and preserve the great American experiment. The film is directed by award-winning filmmakers Simantini Chakraborty and legendary Godfrey Reggio (Qatsi trilogy, with Koyaanisqatsi being the most well-known). Godfrey’s films have been presented by Francis Coppola, George Lucas and Steven Soderbergh. The film is edited by a two-time Emmy-winning editor and scored by an Emmy-nominated composer. Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns liked the film so much that he posted about it on all his social media platforms recently.