Starring Alex Karpovsky, Wyatt Russell, Meredith Hagner, Michael Ian Black, Hannah Simone, Heather Morris, Melanie Lynskey, David Cross
Recently dumped by his fiancée and with a stagnating standup routine, aspiring comedian-slash-copywriter Paul (Alex Karpovsky, Girls) is stuck. The manager of the club where he performs suggests he take some time off to update his comedy material, and in waltzes his childhood friend Jason Black (Wyatt Russell), an acclaimed folk-rock musician about to embark on a solo acoustic tour of the east coast. Jason suggests Paul needs to get his mojo back—and he should start by opening for Jason on tour. They set off on the road together, picking up a new act (folk singer Bryn, played by Meredith Hagner) on the way. But when Jason reveals an ulterior motive behind the tour, rifts are exposed in their otherwise affable camaraderie. Folk Hero & Funny Guy is a music-infused spin on the road-trip buddy comedy. [Tribeca Film Festival]
2016 Tribeca Film Festival Screenings:
Saturday, April 16th at 5:30pm – SVA Theatre – Public Screening #1
Sunday, April 17th at 11:30AM – Regal Cinemas Battery Park 4 – Press & Industry Screening #1
Sunday, April 17th at 8:30pm – Regal Cinemas Battery Park 4 – Public Screening #2
Tuesday, April 19th at 9:30am – Regal Cinemas Battery Park 1 – Press & Industry Screening #2
Thursday, April 21st at 6:00pm – Regal Cinemas Battery Park 5 – Public Screening #3
Saturday, April 23rd at 8:45pm – Regal Cinemas Battery Park 10 – Public Screening #4
Director/Screenwriter: Jeff Grace
Producers: Ryland Aldrich and Jeff Grace
Original Music By: Adam Ezra
Cast: Alex Karpovsky, Wyatt Russell, Meredith Hagner, Michael Ian Black, Hannah Simone, Heather Morris, Melanie Lynskey, David Cross
TRT: 91 Minutes
Sales Contact: UTA