True Wonderful explores the fantastical universe of the Los Angeles underground rave community. They call themselves Kandi Kids, after the intricate friendship bracelets strangers trade between one another. After years, ravers find themselves with armfuls of Kandi, a physical manifestation of the escapism, ecstasy and unity that constructs their makeshift universe. Illegal raves in Los Angeles are saturated with PLUR - a motto standing for peace, love, and respect. Kandi Kids embody this code, managing each other's wellbeing in a world without drug regulation or harm reduction. An extraordinary community evolves, representing the subversion of the ordered, restrained, chemically pure and self-contained body. This project delves into the delirious experience of losing one's control to community hedonism.
- Category
- documentary
- Year
- 2019