Shot for 7 days for $7k, “Burt” is a true labor of love. Writer-director Joe Burke takes you behind-the-scenes of the making of the film. From Executive Producer David Gordon Green, the film tells the story of Burt (Burt Berger), a 69-year-old street musician living with Parkinson’s. But his life is about to be turned upside down with the arrival of Sammy (Oliver Cooper also co-wrote the script) who claims to be his son. Blurring the line between reality and fiction, the film is inspired by the real-life of singer/songwriter Burt Berger. The film was shot in his house featuring his real-life roommate Steven (Steven Levy). So meta! And the result is a heartfelt, funny, and emotionally fulfilling film.
“Burt” is making the festival rounds right now including the Palm Springs International Film Festival. For more information or to get tickets, go to burtthemovie.com.
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