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  • 2017
  • Abramorama
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2017
  • Abramorama
  • 1 h 34 m

Summary Music meets the Mob in this biographical documentary, narrated by Stevie 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, Brown Eyed Girl, Here Comes The Night and Piece Of My Heart. He helped l...

Directed By: Brett Berns, Bob Sarles

Written By: Christina Keating, Joel Selvin

  • 2017
  • Abramorama
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2017
  • Abramorama
  • 1 h 34 m

Bang! The Bert Berns Story

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Summary Music meets the Mob in this biographical documentary, narrated by Stevie 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, Brown Eyed Girl, Here Comes The Night and Piece Of My Heart. He helped l...

Directed By: Brett Berns, Bob Sarles

Written By: Christina Keating, Joel Selvin

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100
May 10, 2017
The story itself is arresting, and if that’s all “Bang” offered, that would be enough. But “Bang” does more.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
80
Apr 26, 2017
Blending stock footage, vintage audio, re-creation, and many testimonials from heavy hitters from Ben E. King to Van Morrison, Berns' son Brett keeps things visually lively, and not as morose as may be implied.
By Luke Y. Thompson FULL REVIEW
75
Apr 26, 2017
“BANG!” isn’t shy about looking at the dark side. Berns was in a business with brutally sharp elbows, and he learned quickly to give as good as he got.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
70
May 4, 2017
What matters most is that “Bang!” is filled with lively anecdotes about the days when hucksters and racketeers ran the music business, jostling for control — an art in and of itself.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
70
Apr 26, 2017
If you love the music Berns made, you’ll love this movie; if you don’t, I feel for you, but “Bang!” might nevertheless entertain with its dish.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW

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Production Company HCTN, Ravin' Films
Release Date Apr 26, 2017
Duration 1 h 34 m
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Tagline The greatest untold story of Rock and Roll.
Website http://bangthebertbernsstory.com/
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Awards

Chicago International Movies and Music Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Boston Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Athens International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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