MY PROFILE
About Sam Slovick
SamSlovick
- Location:
- (USA)
- Joined on:
- 10/02/07
The story thus far:
Published extensively in a variety of national and international publications including: Details, Vibe, Interview, Giant, Good, L.A. Weekly, L.A. Yoga Magazine, Whole Life Times, Neon, Nylon, The Face, The Advocate, Curve, Angelino and others, Sam Slovick initially made a splash as self-styled club kid with the critically acclaimed pop band ‘The Pedantiks’ (Elektra Asylum) in the 80’s in New York. A mainstay at CBGB’s, Danceteria and other coveted New York venues he’s shared the stage with everyone from Souxiee and the Banshees to The Beastie Boys. A native of Oshkosh, Wisconsin with no formal training, he was recently nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in journalism, and was a finalist in this years World Hunger Year/Harry Chapin & MAGGY awards for LA Weekly Skid Row series: Slovick received his education on the street and under the tutelage of established writers and artists including the likes of Andy Warhol. He appeared in numerous television shows and films including Jodi Foster’s ‘Home for the Holidays’, John Milius’s epic feature ‘Red Dawn’ and starred in the downtown art feature, “White and Lazy“ to name a few. An accidental journalist, his career began in the late 90’s when he interviewed friend Robert Downey Jr. for a Details Magazine cover story. His ability to access subjects at the street level has garnered wide acclaim. His work as a philanthropic producer includes: The Silver Lining/Silver Lake benefit series with Elton John, Sting, Beck, Aimee Mann, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. His band “Louie Says” (RCA records) with Clark Stiles (The Good Listeners) features songs that have appeared in numerous films and TV shows. His latest cd, “Free Loader Jamboree" was released on the Centerline Entertainment / Axis Mundi label in Feb, ’08. He is currently in pre production for his second documentary that shoots in Kuwait in March.
My Blog
The latest from SamSlovick (6)
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Living
2 votes
On Skid Row: Afterword
A final word on the greater implications of Los Angeles's Skid Row, and some possible solutions. Part 5 of 5. — read more
Contributors: Lindsay Utz, Sam Slovick, and Stefan Nadelman
009: All You Can Eat - Mar 05 2008
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Culture
2 votes
On Skid Row: God
There's more God per square inch in Skid Row than in any other part of Los Angeles. An original GOOD Video. Part 4 of 5. — read more
Contributors: Lindsay Utz, Sam Slovick, and Stefan Nadelman
009: All You Can Eat - Feb 29 2008
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Culture
5 votes
On Skid Row: Drugs
In the shadow of Los Angeles's glimmering financial district, Skid Row is "like Vegas for junkies." The roots of the problem run deep. An original GOOD Video. Part 3 of 5. — read more
Contributors: Lindsay Utz, Sam Slovick, and Stefan Nadelman
009: All You Can Eat - Feb 27 2008
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Education
6 votes
On Skid Row: Kids
The odds against the children of Skid Row are overwhelming. An original GOOD Video. Part 2 of 5. — read more
Contributors: Lindsay Utz, Sam Slovick, and Stefan Nadelman
009: All You Can Eat - Feb 22 2008
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Health
11 votes
On Skid Row: Introduction
Los Angeles's police chief called Skid Row "the worst social disaster in America." An original GOOD Video. Part 1 of 5. — read more
Contributors: Lindsay Utz, Sam Slovick, and Stefan Nadelman
009: All You Can Eat - Feb 20 2008
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Living
5 votes
Welcome to Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles is a chilling reminder of the depth and darkness of America’s homelessness problem. But for Skid Row’s newest generation of children, a glimmer of hope still remains. Sam Slovick walks some of the toughest streets in the country with a 12-year-old tour guide. — read more
Contributors: Sam Slovick and Orly Olivier
007: High Tech/Low Tech - Oct 01 2007
