Harmontown
2014 · Documentary · 101 min. · United States
On the surface, Harmontown is a road movie about the boozy live shows of the popular podcast of the same name. Capturing backstage shenanigans and philosophical musings along the way, the film follows a band of misfits that include TV writer/producer Dan Harmon, actor/comic Jeff B. Davis, Dungeon Master Spencer Crittenden and Harmon's girlfriend, writer/comic Erin McGathy, as they tour the country. Ultimately, however, it's a portrait of the talented Harmon--a riveting blend of righteous arrogance and destructive self-loathing--whose seemingly flippant disregard for the TV industry is matched only by his desire to be deified within it. Director Neil Berkeley is as unrelenting as Harmon is willing to pursue candor at all costs as he battles with demons and deadlines. The resulting fireworks make it easy to understand the passionate and heartfelt following Harmon has amassed.
Direction Neil Berkeley
Cast Dan Harmon · Jeff Bryan Davis · Spencer Crittenden · Erin McGathy · Gillian Jacobs · Alison Brie · Jack Black · Ben Stiller · Brandon Johnson · Joel McHale
Soundtrack Ryan Elder
Screenplay Neil Berkeley
Cinematography Ryan Carmody
Original title Harmontown
6.6
136 votes (FilmAffinity)
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