Seattle's oldest pro sports franchise goes Hollywood in an attempt to thwart a group of Oklahoma hijackers. Starring Michael Cera and Bill Cosby. A Damon Agnos / Reidster Reid / Seattle Weekly production. Trailer voiceover by Lil Kriz.
NBA: WHERE AMAZING HAPPENS
Robber Baron Remix
NBA: WHERE AMAZING HAPPENS
Hollywood Remix
"DON'T STOP BELIEVING"
On April 10, 2008, Christine Gregoire visited Seattle Central Community College's Duwamish Center for a campaign rally. Reidster Reid and the Seattle Weekly were there to cover it and get the Governor's take on the Sonics situation.
"NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP"
Documents the last game in Seattle on April 14, 2008
"WE'LL MEET AGAIN"
The Sonics returned home to Seattle after winning their last game of the 2007-2008 season. They were greeted by a small, but loyal group of fans. Reidster Reid and the Seattle Weekly were there to cover it.
"SCORCHED EARTH"
A promotional trailer for the June 2008 trial.
THE SONICS TAKE MANHATTAN
Two NBA fans travel to the Big Apple and hand deliver a letter to the NBA, specifically David Stern. Frank Sinatra, the Eagles, and Queen accompany them on their journey.
SONICSGATE: SEATTLE VS. SONICS PART 1
The Seattle Weekly, Camp Jones, and Reidster Reid present Part 1 of Sonicsgate: Seattle vs Sonics, documenting the June 16, 2008 Save Our Sonics Rally at the US Federal Courthouse in Seattle. Gary Payton and X-Man were on hand to lend their support to keeping the Sonics in Seattle.
SONICSGATE: SEATTLE VS. SONICS PART 2
The Seattle Weekly, Camp Jones, and Reidster Reid present Part 2 of Sonicsgate: Seattle vs Sonics, documenting the June 16, 2008 Save Our Sonics Rally at the US Federal Courthouse in Seattle. Watch Save our Sonics founders Brian and Steve speak to the crowd of over 3,000, a rapid SuperSonic fans chasing down Clay Bennett, and a killer soundtrack featuring "S.O.S." by Abba.
Save Our Sonics and KJR 950AM put on a tribute concert for the departed Seattle SuperSonics in Jan. 2009, eight months after the team played its last game in Seattle. Features appearances by the Sonics Dance Team, Seattle's biggest sports fan Big Lo, funk band Direct Supply and a speech by KJR's Dave "Softy" Mahler.
Sonics Tribute Show — Part 2
Features appearances by the Sonics Dance Team, Sonics legend Slick Watts, former Sonics center Zaid Abdul-Aziz, SOS founder Brian Robinson and performances by Wizdom, Spaceman and Grynch. Intro/Outro music by Neema.
"Home" — Jake One
"The Truth" — Jake One
"Missing" — Grayskul
"45" — The Saturday Knights
"Vegas" — Lil' Kriz
"Nina Sing" — Common Market
Live performance from the sold out release show for Tobacco Road — with special guests, the Total Experience Gospel Choir.
Feature length documentary filmed in China during September/October 2008. Recipient of a 2008 City Artist Grant (awarded by the City of Seattle). Check out 2rfilm.com/manzou for more info.
Haymaker & Sally
Watch Sonicsgate director Jason Reid's 77-minute comedy about two detectives investigating a criminal organization known as The Beards. Featuring Sonicsgate Executive Producer Camp Jones in a cameo as himself. Full movie available FREE at HaymakerAndSally.com
Trucker's Lullaby
An early collaboration by some members of the Sonicsgate team, this video features Seattle recording artist Tim Seely performing a song a song from his album Funeral Music.
The Reid/Secrest Olympics
An even earlier collaboration by members of the Sonicsgate team, it tells the story of what happens when two lifelong rivals compete to decide once and for all, who is the better man. Equal parts documentary, comedy, and tragedy.