“...the inside story of the studio musicians who played on the many hit records recorded in Los Angeles in the 1960s, including songs by The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Sonny & Cher, numerous Phil Spector productions and countless, countless others. Basically examining the music that became 'the soundtrack to our lives,' this is a nostalgia trip well worth taking.”

--Mitch Myers, High Times

The Wrecking Crew

(USA, 2008, 95 mins.)

Director Denny Tedesco is scheduled to attend the festival.

With

Brian Wilson, Cher, Nancy Sinatra, Herb Alpert, Glen Campbell

Producers:

Denny Tedesco, Suzie Tedesco, Jon Leonoudakis, Mitchell Linden, Claire Scanlon

Camera:

Rodney Taylor, Trish Govoni

Editor:

Claire Scanlon

Music:

The Wrecking Crew

Screening Format:

Digibeta

heir musical feats blare forth like wonderful memory, of times past, of loves lost and gained. The group was the The Wrecking Crew, "session players" for many of the most famous acts and performers in music. The documentary stands as more than an affectionate remembrance of a filmmaker-son, Denny Tedesco, toward his father, guitar-whiz Tommy Tedesco; this is the ultimate rebuttal to the cult of fame in America. And the surprises of who did what, with whom (no, it's not scandalous) in recording, affirms what documentary lovers know, the everyday importance of a world that's deep behind the scenes. (No, it wasn't Brian Wilson who played that song, it was...). "I'm not one of these guys you read about," Tommy says in the film. Yes, but watch and you'll know. What a magical music tour!

Rating:

Suitable for all audiences.

Contemporary Arts Alliance wishes to acknowledge the partnership of Denny Tedesco in presenting The Wrecking Crew.

Preceded by

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(Canada, 2008, 7 mins.)

Directed by

Robert Kirbyson

With

Tony Hale, Zachary Levi, Emy Coligado

Producers:

Marlo Pettigrew, Lisa J. Carrell

ony Hale (Arrested Development, Stranger Than Fiction) plays Stuart Barnes, an office loner with a lifetime of regrets - until a broken computer keyboard offers him a chance to undo his life’s mistakes. Knowing that his actions can be redone gives Stuart newfound courage to speak back to his immature boss, played by Zachary Levi (Chuck, Less Than Perfect). Stuart also seizes the opportunity to safely profess his love for a beautiful coworker played by Emy Coligado (Crossing Jordan, Malcolm in the Middle).

Contemporary Arts Alliance wishes to acknowledge the partnership of Robert Kirbyson in presenting ctrl z.

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