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Inspired by the life of Hank Garland, CRAZY is the story of a legendary guitar player who emerged from Nashville in the 1950’s. Blessed with incomparable, natural talent, Hank quickly established his reputation as the finest sessions player in Nashville. Artists such as Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, The Everly Brothers and Elvis all sought Hank’s brilliant play for their recordings. Moving effortlessly from country, to rock-a-billy, to jazz, Hank was also quickly recognized by the likes of Dave Bruebeck, Gary Burton, Joe Morello and Joe Benjamin.

The Nashville scene was a unique place in the 50’s – dominated by a small group of executives and musicians who controlled the studios, labels and unions. Hank, in his arrogance and pursuit of musical excellence, often came into conflict with the business, social and racial culture he found both restrictive and frequently frustrating. But it was his relationship with his wife, Evelyn, which may have ultimately led to his demise.

Beautiful and sharp-witted, Evelyn was unlike any woman Hank had ever encountered when meeting her during a club date in Chicago. She both excited and fascinated him, and turned a whirlwind romance into an almost instant marriage. But Evelyn was not all she appeared to be, and when confronted with the reality of Hank’s obsessive dedication to his music, began to demonstrate a desperate need to make him love only her.

Some people say that a near-fatal car accident, which Hank suffered, was a result of tragic response to dreams unfulfilled. Others will say that the subsequent electro-shock therapy which ended Hank’s playing career at the age of thirty-one was also a result of Evelyn’s despair. But forty-three years after Hank disappeared from the music scene, his guitar lives on in a countless number of hit records, and one, amazing solo jazz effort.

Visit the official CRAZY website at: www.crazy-themovie.com .


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Rick Beiber Interviewed At Method Fest

Director Rick Bieber was recently interviewed by TrueHollywoodTalk.com at the Method Fest Independent Film Fest where Crazy took home the Los Angeles Daily News Award for Best Screenplay.Click here to...
Posted by Crazy on Fri, 02 May 2008 10:56:00 PST

CRAZY In The Press

Read a report of Crazy at the Newport Beach FIlm Festival at Socal.com.Read an interview with director Rick Bieber at the Charleston Post and Courier...
Posted by Crazy on Fri, 02 May 2008 10:55:00 PST

CRAZY, screens at the Charleston International Film Festival on Friday, May 2 at 4PM

LOS ANGELES, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- CRAZY, an independent feature film inspired by the tragic life and groundbreaking music of legendary 1950s-era guitarist Hank Garland, is an official selection at...
Posted by Crazy on Fri, 02 May 2008 09:54:00 PST

CRAZY SCREENS AT THE NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 25 AT 5:30PM

CRAZY, A FILM INSPIRED BY THE LIFE OF GUITAR LEGEND HANK GARLAND, SCREENS AT THE NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 25 AT 5:30PMA MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND Q&A WITH DIRECTOR RICK BIEBER AND W...
Posted by Crazy on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:10:00 PST

Crazy - Festival Screenings

Crazy is currently touring the film festival circuit, and we have added upcoming screening dates to this page and on www.crazy-themovie.com.If you're near any of these festivals, come check out the mo...
Posted by Crazy on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:18:00 PST

CRAZY - Director's Notes

I was ten years old, when I had my first guitar lesson. His name was Larry Desmond. He taught music and band in the local junior high school, and would come to your home for private lessons in the aft...
Posted by Crazy on Fri, 18 May 2007 11:10:00 PST