Valin Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 rockin the wall:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiZDc4jPOtY Bringing down the wall.Smashing the curtain.Rock n' Roll as a force of liberation.Rockin' the Wall is the compelling story of rock and roll's part in bringing down the Berlin Wall and smashing the Iron Curtain. Told from the perspective of rockers who played at the time, on both sides of the Wall, and from survivors of the communist regimes who recalled the lifeline that rock music provided them, Rockin' the Wall features new interviews and several original songs written exclusively for the film.....(Snip)Larry Schweikart Writer and Co-ProducerLarry SchweikartLarry Schweikart, a native Arizonian, began drumming while in high school. Before long, his bands were opening for "Steppenwolf," the "James Gang," "Mother's Finest," and other acts. Returning from the road, he suddenly shifted gears to become a history professor. His writings focused on business and economics, particularly banking, finance, and national defense. In 2004, along with Mike Allen, he published the best-selling A Patriot’s History of the United States and has since published several best-selling non-fiction books, becoming a regular on “Fox and Friends” morning show and appearing on television and radio shows as diverse as Rush Limbaugh and Al-Jazeera Television. In 2010, his next book, Seven Events that Made America America, from which the screenplay for “Rockin’ the Wall” was taken, will appear.More Here(Some of you may know Larry from TOS LS)Marc Leif Director and Co-ProducerMarc LeifMarc Leif’s work has been seen on the screen, most American television networks, many of the premiere cable television outlets, and home video, in both fiction and documentary formats. Mr. Leif’s background in journalism and history have greatly influenced the broad spectrum of topics and film styles during his 25 year film career. He has served as Writer, Editor, Producer and Director throughout his tenure including “Fatale”, “Witless Protection” and “Vanishing Point”.Learn more about Marc Leif.Steve Lopez Executive ProducerMore HereSteve LopezBorn in Kettering, OH to young missionary physicians; Steve’s family traveled extensively throughout Central America for more than a decade. After attending high school in Loveland, CO, he served four years with California State Department of Fire and Forestry. In 1996 Lopez returned to Kettering to continue his education. In 2001 Steve founded JCL Industries, LLC, a corporate consulting firm specializing in project management. JCL enables business owners to reach their goals while protecting their financial positions both personally and professionally. Serving over 50 commercial clients spanning the globe, JCL’s clients include companies in the medical, military, manufacturing, and high-tech research/development industries. Steve is exited to be a part of the historic production of “Rockin’ the Wall”.Learn more about Steve Lopez.Mark Stein Composer - Original MusicMore HereMark SteinMark Stein is the lead vocalist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger of Vanilla Fudge. Mark first founded Vanilla Fudge in 1966 at the age of 18. In the short time they were together the band enjoyed their first giant success with their first Atco album release self-entitled Vanilla Fudge. The first album was a groundbreaking work since it was the first album to reach the top ten on Billboard's charts without a hit single. The legendary rock arrangement of You Keep Me Hangin' On became the bands first hit single nearly two years after the release of the first album More Here_________________________________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Larry Rocks! Great job again, LS. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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