Fabio Jafet Praised for Documentary Film "Waking Up Dead"

(prHWY.com) March 19, 2013 - Los Angeles, CA -- "Waking Up Dead" is a powerful look into the world of rock and roll through the eyes of drummer Phil Varone. The cult-hit documentary is directed by Fabio Jafet. Fabio Jafet is receiving a lot of attention for "Waking Up Dead." Fabio Jafet notes, "I never compromised my artistic integrity when I was making this film. The film became an obsession for me and I am certainly grateful for how well this documentary has been received."

The subject of the film is drummer Phil Varone. Phil Varone has been the drummer for such musical acts as Skid Row and Saigon Kick. The film exposes the demons and vices that can infiltrate the life of a rock star. Fabio Jafet spent four years watching and recording the life of Phil Varone. The documentary film is an epic piece of artistic work edited from hundreds of hours of footage. The 90 minute film is raw and brutal in its presentation. "The direction of the film kept evolving over time. I felt that Phil Varone's story had to be told. It is a cautionary tale," says Fabio Jafet.

Fabio Jafet also explores in his film "Waking Up Dead" the consequences of Phil Varone's self destructive lifestyle. The film shows a combination of vulnerability, over-indulgence, self-destruction, and regret. Fabio Jafet also examines the impact of Phil Varone's behavior on his family and friends. Fabio Jafet does not sugar coat the impact of addiction in his film. "Heartbreak and suffering are very big themes in this film," says Fabio Jafet. "Waking Up Dead" reveals a long list of casualties as a result of addiction including the main character Phil Varone.

In the documentary, Phil Varone describes how he longs for a simpler time in his life when playing music was his passion. Phil Varone reveals that his current state of mind is one of apathy not just about music but life in general. Fabio Jafet brings humor and irony into the film but the viewer is still left with an overwhelming sense of sorrow for Phil Varone. Phil Varone could be the poster child for what can go wrong in the world of rock and roll. Fabio Jafet notes that the film is unique because of the unflattering perspective it is willing to show. "There are scenes in this film that should definitely make people uncomfortable. There has never been a film this raw before in its content," says Fabio Jafet. The film is being heralded as a "must see" for anyone who thinks that the music industry is all about glamour and fun.

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