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In each episode, the C.E.O. of WILDsound, Matthew Toffolo, chats about all things storytelling and film. Conversations with talented individual from all around the world.

Posts tagged MENTALLY AL feature documentary
October 25th 2020 - Feature Film Q&A - MENTALLY AL Comedy Documentary (Director Joshua Edelman)

Matthew talks with Joshua about the process of making this terrific feature documentary about the legendary comic Al Lubel. From premise to the final edit. Joshua also chat about his relationship with Al and him being a stand up comedian himself. MENTALLY AL played at the Comedy Festival in October 2020.

To learn more about the film, go to: https://joshuaedelman.myportfolio.com/mentally-al-documentary

Summary of Film:

  • A character study of, "the funniest comedian you've never heard of," and an exploration of how we define artistic success, MENTALLY AL follows Al Lubel, a former Star Search grand champion as he struggles to get by, perpetually broke and sleeping on friends couches, as he continues to pursue his artistic dreams into his sixties.

  • With Judd Apatow, Kevin Nealon, Andy Kindler, Mark Maron, Sarah Silverman

October 20th 2020 - Feature Film Q&A - MENTALLY AL Comedy Documentary (Producer Daniel Marino)

Interview takes place minutes after the showcase of the feature documentary MENTALLY AL at our Saturday night Virtual Film Festival, Matthew Toffolo chats with Producer Daniel Marino.

Daniel comments on his reactions to the audience’s reactions on his feature film. Mentally Al is just beginning its festival run, which will be a great success as this is a great comedy doc.

To learn more about the film, go to: https://joshuaedelman.myportfolio.com/mentally-al-documentary

Summary of Film:

  • A character study of, "the funniest comedian you've never heard of," and an exploration of how we define artistic success, MENTALLY AL follows Al Lubel, a former Star Search grand champion as he struggles to get by, perpetually broke and sleeping on friends couches, as he continues to pursue his artistic dreams into his sixties.

  • With Judd Apatow, Kevin Nealon, Andy Kindler, Mark Maron, Sarah Silverman

Near the end of the interview Matthew also chats with Daniel about growing up with a famous father who was always in the spotlight in South Florida.

October 20 2020 - This Day in History

1955 Publication of "The Return of the King", the 3rd and final volume of "The Lord of the Rings" by J. R. R. Tolkien by George Allen and Unwin in London

1998 Comedian Richard Pryor is awarded the 1st ever Mark Twain Prize for American Humour

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