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120 Years of Barbering the film, now available for download!
We are super excited to announce the release of the digital download for our film 120 Years Of Barbering! It has been a long 2 years but the wait will be well worth it.
Watch never before seen ancient barber history and the amazing lives of old-timers Fred and Frank. Plus you get 150 years of barbering round-table discussion!
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2017 Gentlemen's Avenue 120 Years Of Barbering The Film, Japanese Edition! 2017 Release!
We are honored to announce that our groundbreaking film will be released in Japan with subtitles in 2017! Not only did we add subtitles to our film but we also translated the iconic film poster created by Howlin Wolf.
The film will be distributed in Japan by our good friend Masa. Be on the lookout early 2017 for this special release.
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2016 Gentlemen's Avenue Editing Resumes On 120 Years Of Barbering The Film: Update 2.0
Gents,
On the set of 120 Years Of Barbering The Film, “Mr. Fred could spit into the wind and it will keep on going.” photo credit: Eric
It’s been a long 1 1/2 months recovering from my back injury and an extremely slow process but I thank God that progress has been made. Still not 100% healthy but your patience and understanding has been a great blessing.
I am glad to resume the final edits on this amazing film. Although my pace may be a bit slower, that is dependent on a day to day. I already edited the film twice and this should be the last and final edit. I anticipate the edits should be done by the end of July and if everything goes well the film will be released in August. Barring any unforeseen changes or setbacks. The first two edits have forged this amazing story of two old time barbers who have a combined 120 years of barbering experience.
My standard for the film has not been lowered and I am still determined to make this the best damn film on barbering history available. You will not view barbering the same!
I must thank everyone involved with the film and especially our sponsor Donnie Hawley for his understanding during this difficult time.
Your Friend,
Mr. M
Editor/Founder
Psalm 36:5
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2016 Gentlemen's Avenue Update: 120 Years of Barbering the Film & Traditional Barber Journal
Friends,
First I would like to thank you for all the support and encouragement. I have continually worked hard to write great articles and create innovative publications and films. I do not share my personal life but I believe I owe it to you since many of you are waiting for my work.
I alone created Gentlemen’s Avenue and for the last 4 years created 3 publications; The Avenue Men’s Magazine, Traditional Tattoo Journal, Traditional Barber Journal. I also made a few short films for YouTube and created the series, Real California. Last year with the sponsorship of Donnie Hawley and Layrite I shot my first film 120 Years of Barbering. Not only did Mrs. M and I film it but I have been the sole editor. Which needless to say is a ton of work but extremely enjoyable. Oh, I also manage the website and all social media.
Mrs. M and I had the privilege to photograph many barber shops in Southern California for 
a coffee table book series, Revival Of The Traditional Barber Shop.
Along the way Mrs. M has been my support, camera operator, critique and an amazing woman.
A little over a month ago I suffered a back injury (nerve damage) that put me down and I halted all work. Just sitting up was painful much less working on the computer. Mrs. M has helped me write the last few posts and has become my hands.
I am still receiving treatment and finally able to work for 10-15 minutes each day. Somedays are worse than others. I do not have a staff or departments to complete the works in progress so everything relies upon me. For those that have met me are well aware that we are a family operation.
So please allow me more time to complete the projects I started. I anticipate 120 Years of Barbering to be completed by August 2016. The Traditional Barber Journal will be released late September 2016. If there are any setbacks please extend your patience and understanding during this difficult time. I intend to complete everything I started.
Mr. M
Founder/Editor
Psalm 31:1
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2016 Gentlemen's Avenue 120 Years Of Barbering: Memorial Day Tribute 2016
The two barbers featured in the film are both veterans of the United States Military and we would like to acknowledge their service to our country in MEMORIAL of all the men and women who died in military service. We choose to remember their service and sacrifice as a living MEMORIAL.
Frank Chavis was drafted by the Army and fought in WWII in the Philippines and was stationed in Japan. Fred Koon enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Tacoma, Washington. Both men settled in California and became barbers, Frank in Stockton and Fred in Orange County.
The film 120 Years of Barbering is about two barbers Frank-90 years young and Fred-76 years young that have a combined 120 years of barbering experience. This film is about barbering history, life, failure, addiction, success, passion and purpose.
You will never view barbering the same again.
Release Date June 2016, thank you for your patience.
Presented by GentlemensAvenue.com, Donnie Hawley and Layrite.
A special thank you to Los Rhythm Rockets for allowing us to use their music
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2016 Gentlemen's Avenue 120 Years of Barbering the film: Update 1.0, “Foundation”
Folks,
Looking at old barber photographs is fascinating because you get to view moments in time that will
never be repeated in the ancient profession of barbering. Or does history repeat itself?
I enjoy writing and filming anything manly and barbering is a bastion for scoundrels and gentlemen alike. Whether the barber is 20 years old straight out of barber college or the 25 year veteran both have a tradition that stretches back several millennia.
Barbering can be best viewed as a continuum because the profession remains unbroken. So when I learned about an 89 and 75 year young barbers that work in some really cool shops my interest was peaked. Immediately the spark was ignited and I knew we should capture their lives in barbering on film to preserve this great profession.
Moreover, while filming I realized that these fine gentlemen have not only been shop owners but also fathers, husbands that have experienced success, war, addiction, loss, the Great Barber Decline, 
failure, revival, and life in barbering.
From their own words you will hear their unique and eventful stories that shaped them into the men they are today and their scared profession of barbering that gives them purpose every single day and keeps them young.
You will never view barbering the same again. Watch the trailer here.
Presented by GentlemensAvenue.com, Donnie Hawley, & Layrite
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