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Narrative Feature
2008
Crazy
Best of the Fest

Inspired by legendary guitar player Hank Garland, Crazy is a story of musical genius, passion, and betrayal. Emerging from the Nashville in the 50’s, Hank had established his brilliant playing in country, rock and jazz. But his adversarial relationship with the Nashville Mob - those who controlled the music industry - caused him to be seen as a trouble maker.

From fighting for artist’s rights, to bringing black, jazz musicians into the restricted, southern music culture, Hank refused to compromise his pursuit for excellence.However, it may have been his tempestuous relationship with his beautiful but wife, Evelyn, which led to his final demise. After surviving a car crash, Hank was subjected to electro-shock treatments which tragically ended his career at the age of 31.

Credits

Director: 
Rick Bieber
Screenwriter: 
Rick Bieber, Jason Ehlers
Producer: 
Rick Bieber
Executive Producer: 
Ray Scherr, Steve Vai
Co-Producer: 
Alan Cohen
Cinematographer: 
Craig Haagensen
Composer: 
Larry Klein
Cast: 
Waylon Payne, Ali Larter, Lane Garrison
Country: 
United States
Runtime: 
104 minutes