As I AM: the Life and Times of DJ AM
World Premiere

As I AM: the Life and Times of DJ AM

Spotlight
| USA | 102 MINUTES | English
Drama, Documentary, Music
"Adam Goldstein was friend to many in the '90s L.A. party scene, where he threw himself into a newfound life as DJ AM. Overcoming several obstacles, including a troubled familial relationship and various addictions, DJ AM quickly rose to the top of the music industry. A pioneer of the mashup movement, he became one of the most recognizable DJs in the world. However, he remained haunted by the demons of his past. After cheating death in a plane crash, a subsequent overdose lead to his untimely death.

Director Kevin Kerslake presents a rousing portrait of an artist driven by passion and swallowed by fame. In detailing his meteoric rise and tragic demise, Kerslake intersperses interviews with some of the biggest names in music including Mark Ronson, Steve Aoki, Jazzy Jeff, and more, who testify to the excellence and influence of AM's deejay career. No voice is more powerful than AM's own as he posthumously narrates the film, always making clear his understanding that any day might be his last.

—Loren Hammonds "

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Kevin Kerslake
Kevin Kerslake is one of the handful of directors responsible for forging the visual identity of the MTV generation. He has directed award-winning music videos for Nirvana, Green Day, R.E.M., the Rolling Stones, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, along with scores of live concerts and music docs.
Director
Kevin Kerslake
Screenwriter
Kevin Kerslake
Producer
Robert Bruce, Dan Franklin, Kevin Kerslake, Joel Marcus
Editor
Joel Marcus
Associate Producer
Olivia Barash, Butch Mayo, Seven McDonald
Cinematographer
Kevin Kerslake
Executive Producer
Andrea Gross, Todd Andrew Alstrup, Sacha Cohen, Balthazar Getty, Noel Lohr, Cheryl Horner Sirulnick
Co-Producer
John Beug, Kate Franklin, Scott Pascucci, Kevin Scott, Jonathan Shecter
Cast
Adam Goldstein (aka DJ AM), Mark Ronson, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Steve Aoki, Jon Favreau, Diplo

Contacts
International Sales Contact
Maren Olson
CAA
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 424 288 2000
maren.olson@caa.com
Print Source
Kevin Kerslake
Manifest
Los Angeles, 90291
Phone: 310 869 6665
kevinkerslake@mac.com
US Sales Contact
Maren Olson
CAA
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 424 288 2000
maren.olson@caa.com
Press Contact
Jaime Kinsley
Sunshine Sachs
New York, 10016
Phone: 212 691 2800
Kinsley@SunshineSachs.com
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