The True Story Of ANVIL To Premier At Sundance Film Festival!
December 2, 2007, 16 years ago
The True Story Of ANVIL will premier at the world famous Sundance Film Festival, drummer Robb Reiner has informed BW&BK.; The film - directed by Sacha Gervasi, who wrote the Steven Spielberg movie, The Terminal - will debut on the popular Premieres section of the 2008 Festival which is held in Utah January 17th-27th.
According to Wikipedia, Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent cinema festival in the US. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, Utah as well as the Sundance Resort, the festival is the premier showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers. The festival comprises competitive sections for American and international dramatic and documentary films, and a group of non-competitive showcase sections, including the Sundance Online Film Festival.
Sacha Gervasi is an old friend of the band's that used to do some roadie work for them back in the 1980's. He has filmed some of their shows from their November 2005 and June 2006 European tours. He also filmed Lips 50th birthday show at Heads Or Tails in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada on February 25, 2006. As well he filmed some of the recording of the band's latest album This Is Thirteen - produced by the legendary Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, THIN LIZZY). Sacha also interviewed many people from Anvil's past and present, including former band members.
