Bang! The Bert Berns Story

Showings

Roxie Theatre Sun, Mar 5, 2017 7:30 PM
Film Info
Director(s):Brett Berns
Bob Sarles
Editor(s):Bob Sarles
Cinematographer:Gil Gilbert
Screenwriter(s):Joel Selvin
Christina Keating
Producer:Sid Ganis
Country:USA
Year of Production:2016
Running Time:95 min.
Language(s):English
Categories:Documentary
Genre-Subject:Music
Baby Boomers
Artists
Biographies
Personal Docs
New York/New Yorkers

Description

Music meets the Mob in this biographical documentary, narrated by Steven Van Zandt, about the life and career of Bert Berns, the most important songwriter and record producer from the sixties that you never heard of. His hits include “Twist and Shout”, “Hang On Sloopy” and “Piece of My Heart.” Berns helped launch the careers of Van Morrison and Neil Diamond and produced some of the greatest soul music ever made. Featuring interviews with those who knew him best including: Ben E. King, Keith Richards and Paul McCartney.

Director Bob Sarles and music journalist/historian Joel Selvin in person.