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Bang! The Bert Berns Story
March 25, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
Music meets the Mob in this biographical documentary, narrated by Steven Van Zandt, about the life and career of Bert Berns, the most important songwriter and record producer from the sixties that you never heard of. His hits include Twist and Shout, Hang on Sloopy, Heres Comes The Night and Piece of My Heart. He helped launch the careers of Van Morrison and Neil Diamond and produced some of the greatest soul music ever made. Brett Berns brings his late father’s story to the screen with interviews with those who knew him best and rare performance footage. Included in the film are interviews with Ronald Isley, Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Van Morrison and Paul McCartney.
Directed by Brett Berns.
$10 advance;
$14 same day.
Includes pre-show reception with food and drinks at 6:30 PM
Films shown at the St. Paul JCC are presented by the Marvin J. Pertzik Jewish Cultural Arts Department.