Bumfights is a video series produced by Indecline Films. The debut release titled Bumfights Vol. 1: A Cause for Concern features primarily high school fights caught on tape and homeless men (most notably Rufus Hannah and Donnie Brennan) in the San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas metropolitan areas attempting amateur stunts in a style similar to the MTV series Jackass, and in one case a fight between two homeless men which resulted in severe injuries. It was produced by Ryen McPherson, Zachary Bubeck, Daniel J. Tanner, and Michael Slyman.
The video series immediately received widespread public criticism. In 2002, two of the homeless men depicted filed a lawsuit against the producers alleging they were paid to hurt themselves and beat each other.[1] In April 2006, the four original filmmakers surrendered rights to produce any more Bumfights videos or distribute videos already made, and were obliged to pay compensation to three of the homeless men depicted in the videos, under a settlement announced shortly before the 2002 lawsuit was due to go to trial.[2]
By June 2002, 250,000 copies of the first volume of the series were reported sold for $22 each, according to Wired magazine.[3] Community complaints led to the police investigating if any laws were broken by producers.[3] Advocacy groups were critical of the video.[4][5]
Production historyedit
The videos were originally produced in the early 2000s. The videos had gained such popularity that, by 2002, there were large volumes of sales and merchandise. Around that time, the four original founders sold the business to two Las Vegas businessmen, who went by the pseudonyms Ty Beeson and Ray Leticia, for $1.5 million USD. Beeson and Leticia released the three following videos, volumes 2 - 4, including footage that was provided as part of their purchase of the business.[4]
Indecline: Vol. 1—"It's Worse Than You Think"edit
Ryen McPherson moved on to produce a similar reality video called Indecline: Vol. 1—It's Worse Than You Think. Though controversial for its fight footage and acts of elaborate graffiti art, legal troubles did not hinder the sales of this video, although the website went offline in June 2008. The Indecline web site went back online in November 2008.[6]
Bumfights videosedit
Bumfights Vol. 1: A Cause for Concern (2002)
Bumfights Vol. 2: Bumlife (2003)
Bumfights Vol. 3: The Felony Footage (2004)
Bumfights Vol. 4: Return of Ruckus (2006)
Appearance on Dr. Philedit
Phil McGraw, host of the talk show Dr. Phil, invited one of the creators of Bumfights, Ty Beeson, on to the show on December 12, 2006.[7] Beeson attended the interview dressed in a Dr. Phil costume, nearly identical to Dr. Phil himself. After playing some snippets from the Bumfights videos to the audience, Dr. Phil stated that he was disgusted and kicked the Bumfights representative off even before the interview started, with security removing Beeson from the stage. While briefly onstage, Beeson critiqued what he perceived as Dr. Phil's hypocrisy; being outraged over their exploitation of the poor while he himself exploited people in distress for entertainment on his show. Dr. Phil revealed in the next segment he himself had been homeless.[8][9][4] McPherson and Slyman later claimed that the man who appeared on the show was not Beeson, but in fact someone impersonating him, organized by the real Beeson and Leticia.[4]
Referencesedit
^staff (October 3, 2002). "Homeless men sue makers of 'Bumfights'". LJWorld.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
^. Archived from the original on May 9, 2007. Retrieved September 26, 2006.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
^ abcdStahl, Michael (2018-10-02). "Subversion Gone Wrong: Inside 'Bumfights'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
^. 2003-01-05. Archived from the original on 2003-01-05. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
^. Polly Staffle. Archived from the original on 2007-01-08. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
^"Moral ambiguity - Westlake | Bay Village Observer". www.westlakebayvillageobserver.com. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
^hvAdmin (2006-12-12). "Dr. Phil "Bumfights"". Homeless Voice. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
^December 13, Adam B. Vary Updated; EST, 2006 at 12:00 PM. "The Dr. Phil exploitation spectacular!". EW.com. Retrieved 2022-09-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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Bumfights is a video series produced by Indecline Films The debut release titled Bumfights Vol 1 A Cause for Concern features primarily high school fights caught on tape and homeless men most notably Rufus Hannah and Donnie Brennan in the San Diego San Francisco Los Angeles and Las Vegas metropolitan areas attempting amateur stunts in a style similar to the MTV series Jackass and in one case a fight between two homeless men which resulted in severe injuries It was produced by Ryen McPherson Zachary Bubeck Daniel J Tanner and Michael Slyman The video series immediately received widespread public criticism In 2002 two of the homeless men depicted filed a lawsuit against the producers alleging they were paid to hurt themselves and beat each other 1 In April 2006 the four original filmmakers surrendered rights to produce any more Bumfights videos or distribute videos already made and were obliged to pay compensation to three of the homeless men depicted in the videos under a settlement announced shortly before the 2002 lawsuit was due to go to trial 2 Contents 1 Reception 2 Production history 3 Indecline Vol 1 It s Worse Than You Think 4 Bumfights videos 5 Appearance on Dr Phil 6 References 7 External linksReception editBy June 2002 250 000 copies of the first volume of the series were reported sold for 22 each according to Wired magazine 3 Community complaints led to the police investigating if any laws were broken by producers 3 Advocacy groups were critical of the video 4 5 Production history editThe videos were originally produced in the early 2000s The videos had gained such popularity that by 2002 there were large volumes of sales and merchandise Around that time the four original founders sold the business to two Las Vegas businessmen who went by the pseudonyms Ty Beeson and Ray Leticia for 1 5 million USD Beeson and Leticia released the three following videos volumes 2 4 including footage that was provided as part of their purchase of the business 4 Indecline Vol 1 It s Worse Than You Think editRyen McPherson moved on to produce a similar reality video called Indecline Vol 1 It s Worse Than You Think Though controversial for its fight footage and acts of elaborate graffiti art legal troubles did not hinder the sales of this video although the website went offline in June 2008 The Indecline web site went back online in November 2008 6 Bumfights videos editBumfights Vol 1 A Cause for Concern 2002 Bumfights Vol 2 Bumlife 2003 Bumfights Vol 3 The Felony Footage 2004 Bumfights Vol 4 Return of Ruckus 2006 Appearance on Dr Phil editPhil McGraw host of the talk show Dr Phil invited one of the creators of Bumfights Ty Beeson on to the show on December 12 2006 7 Beeson attended the interview dressed in a Dr Phil costume nearly identical to Dr Phil himself After playing some snippets from the Bumfights videos to the audience Dr Phil stated that he was disgusted and kicked the Bumfights representative off even before the interview started with security removing Beeson from the stage While briefly onstage Beeson critiqued what he perceived as Dr Phil s hypocrisy being outraged over their exploitation of the poor while he himself exploited people in distress for entertainment on his show Dr Phil revealed in the next segment he himself had been homeless 8 9 4 McPherson and Slyman later claimed that the man who appeared on the show was not Beeson but in fact someone impersonating him organized by the real Beeson and Leticia 4 References edit staff October 3 2002 Homeless men sue makers of Bumfights LJWorld com Associated Press Retrieved 15 December 2023 SignOnSanDiego com Homeless men in Bumfights get settlements over video Archived from the original on May 9 2007 Retrieved September 26 2006 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint bot original URL status unknown link a b Friess Steve Homeless Fight Club Miffs Critics Wired ISSN 1059 1028 Retrieved 2021 11 15 a b c d Stahl Michael 2018 10 02 Subversion Gone Wrong Inside Bumfights Rolling Stone Retrieved 2023 03 22 LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL NEWS Film cashes in on street scenes 2003 01 05 Archived from the original on 2003 01 05 Retrieved 2021 11 15 Ryen McPherson Q amp A Part 2 Bumfights Indecline King of the Jews Polly Staffle Movie amp DVD Reviews Polly Staffle Archived from the original on 2007 01 08 Retrieved 2014 03 06 Moral ambiguity Westlake Bay Village Observer www westlakebayvillageobserver com Retrieved 2022 09 27 hvAdmin 2006 12 12 Dr Phil Bumfights Homeless Voice Retrieved 2022 09 27 December 13 Adam B Vary Updated EST 2006 at 12 00 PM The Dr Phil exploitation spectacular EW com Retrieved 2022 09 27 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint numeric names authors list link External links editBumfights Cause for Concern at IMDb nbsp Bumfights A Video Too Far at IMDb nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bumfights amp oldid 1190039765, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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