Explore lowrider culture, creative obsession and brotherhood in New York with the Drastic Auto Club

Transforming classic cars with hydraulics systems and creative paintjobs, lowriding emerged through Chicano youth in the late 1940s, as a symbol of cultural expression in the Mexican-American community. A subculture most associated with California, the Drastic Auto Club has established a base for lowrider culture on America’s East Coast, building a tight brotherhood through car customization as one of the oldest clubs in New York City.

Offering an intimate glimpse at what it means to dedicate your life – and finances – to lowriding, director Chantel Simpson meets the Drastic Auto Club’s members for her short documentary A Drastic Tale – premiered at Tribeca. Exploring the all-consuming relationship between a group of men and their cars, Simpson finds an alternate representation of the masculinity often associated with car culture, connecting with a chosen family united by their craft, obsession, and the sacrifices that come in tow... read more at nowness.com
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