Give Up The Dream? (JJT Talks To Writer/Director Thomas Torrey about Long December film)

There’s a new “melancholy Christmas musical” to add to your list
of indie film favorites, and when we had a chance to see an
advance screening, we immediately knew that this story was YOUR
kind of story. A hard-working, veteran singer-songwriter is
trying to make it through to the end of another long year,
wondering if it is time to lay down the dream. Boy does this one
strike close to home.


 


Long December marks the acting debut of Stephen Williams of the
band Jude Moses and sideman for the John Mark McMillan band.
(McMillan also has a very convincing role in the film.) The film
co-stars Charley Koontz (“Community,” “The Boys”), Emily Althaus
(“Orange is the New Black,” “Handmaid’s Tale”), and Maximiliano
Hernandez (“Avengers: Endgame,” “Sicario”). The soundtrack is
available on all streaming platforms right now, and the film
premiers on VOD platforms on November 12th.


 


Join JJT as he sits down with writer/director Thomas Torrey to
hear about the origin of the story, the music, and the
production. (And thanks to friend of the show, Chris White of
Electric Jesus fame for the tip-off on this one.)


 


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