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The Wrecking Crew

What do the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Sonny and Cher, The Monkees, and The Mamas and Papas have in common? Aside from hit songs, they all recorded with The Wrecking Crew. Meet this extraordinarily talented gang of Los Angeles studio musicians who helped create the soundtrack of America. Director Denny Tedesco scheduled to attend both screenings

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Cast & Crew

Director: Denny Tedesco
Producer: Denny Tedesco, Suzie Tedesco, Jon Leonoudakis, Mitchell Linden, Claire Scanlon
Editor: Claire Scanlon
Cinematographer: Rodney Taylor, Trish Govoni
Awards: Buffalo Niagara Film Festival (Audience Award)

Music: The Wrecking Crew
Principal Cast: Featuring: Brian Wilson, Cher, Nancy Sinatra, Herb Alpert, Glen Campbell, Micky Dolenz, Hal Blaine, Plas Johnson, Carol Kaye, Tommy Tedesco
Filmography: Debut Feature Film

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    The Wrecking Crew, May 27, 2008

    By Donna Lewis

    “This documentary was interesting and entertaining from the first frame to the last. The story of studio musicians who are unknown to the general public but who play the music that we have loved over the years. I enjoyed hearing the stories and "meeting" the musicians through this film which needs” … full review

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    Love letter to Dad, Jun 09, 2008

    By Becky Hellyer

    “You gotta love a documentary that includes interviews with Cher, Nancy Sinatra, and Brian Wilson. And musicians talking about "back in the day" while they've got a guitar on their laps - come on, we're suckers for that. And so this love letter to a dad who was one of the workingest session” … full review

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Screenings

Harvard Exit
May 23, 2008 9:30 PM
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May 26, 2008 4:00 PM
4:00 PM (Date has passed.)
SIFF Cinema
June 15, 2008 9:15 PM
9:15 PM (Date has passed.)