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F r o m W i k i p e d i a , t h e f r e e e n c y c l o p e d i a
Folk Hero & Funny Guy comedy film written, directed, and produced by Jeff Grace , in his directorial debut. It stars Alex Karpovsky , Wyatt Russell , Meredith Hagner , Michael Ian Black , Hannah Simone , Heather Morris , Melanie Lynskey , and David Cross .
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 16, 2016. It was released in a limited release and through video on demand on May 12, 2017, by Gravitas Ventures .
Plot
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Successful singer-songwriter plans to help his friend with his struggling comedy career by hiring him as his opening act on his solo tour.
Cast
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Wyatt Russell as Jason
Meredith Hagner as Bryn
Michael Ian Black as Randy
Hannah Simone as Emily
Heather Morris as Nicole
Melanie Lynskey as Becky
David Cross as Chris DeRose
Sarah Arnold as Kelly
Alex McKenna as Stacy
Rachel Staman as Sky
Thida Penn as Belina
Jessica Megan Rivera as Anasctacia
Todd Berger as Johnny
Blaise Miller as Doug
Kevin M. Brennann as Robbie Nelson
Mike C. Manning as Cardie
Production
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In November 2013, a Kickstarter campaign was unveiled to raise funds for the film, with a $50,000 goal being reached.[1] Jeff Grace would direct the film, from a screenplay he wrote, with Alex Karpovsky , Liza Oppenheimer, starring in the film, while Adam Ezra would be composing the film, as well as composing original songs.[1] Wyatt Russell and Melanie Lynskey joined the cast of the film, with Ryland Aldrich producing alongside Grace.[2] Heather Morris and Meredith Hagner joined the cast of the film.[3]
Release
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The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 16, 2016.[4] Gravitas Ventures acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for a limited release and through video on demand on May 12, 2017.[5]
Reception
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Folk Hero & Funny Guy received positive reviews from film critics. As of August 2020[update] Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with an average rating of 6.14/10.[6]
Kate Walsh of Indiewire.com [7]
References
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^ McNary, Dave (June 23, 2014). " . Variety . Retrieved April 24, 2016 .
^ Yamato, Jen (January 19, 2015). "Heather Morris, Meredith Hagner Join 'Folk Hero & Funny Guy' . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 24, 2016 .
^ "Folk Hero & Funny Guy" . Tribeca Film Festival . Retrieved April 24, 2016 .
^ McNary, Dave (January 18, 2017). " . Variety . Retrieved January 18, 2017 .
^ "Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016)" . Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved August 4, 2020 .
^ Walsh, Kate (April 18, 2016). "Tribeca Review: Amiable And Appealing 'Folk Hero & Funny Guy' Starring Alex Karpovsky And Wyatt Russell" . Indiewire.com . Retrieved May 3, 2016 .
External links
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