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The Legend of Jimi Lazer (2013)

The Legend of Jimi Lazer poster
Directed by
Mann Munoz
Genre
fantasy, adventure
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 32m
Rated
PG
Rating
5.0 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A film inspired by a music manager's experiences in the alternative Gospel scene of the 1980s. It follows characters navigating the music industry with a blend of adventure and humor.

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What happens

Lazer Us: The Legend of Jimi Lazer is an independent film by CubeCity Entertainment and Curium Films. Originally titled The Legend of Jimi Lazer, it won "Best Film - Adventure Category" at the Manhattan Film Festival and screened at Toronto's Reel Indie Film Festival. Its new name was unveiled for the DVD release in 2014. The film stars Robbie Beniuk, Patrick J. Mitchell, Amy Landon, Elijah Black, Robert Tanos, Tanya Lynne, Christopher Elliott, and Jim Yorfido. Written and produced by Roberto Munoz, the story is inspired by his days in the music industry. In the 1980s, Munoz managed the alternative Gospel band, Level Heads, featuring Juno award-winning musician, Jim Chevalier. He promoted such acts as Phil Keaggy and Second Chapter of Acts, and Freedom 88, a three-day alternative Gospel Music festival at Bingeman Park in Kitchener, Ontario with Steve Taylor, Adam Again, and The Choir. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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