Film Fest Biz Flicks: 'BANG!' is an Analytical, Unflinching Look at Music Industry
(This is part of a series of reviews of movies showing at the Nov. 2-13 Denver Film Festival that examine aspects of business .) Film: BANG! The Bert Berns Story Singer Neil Diamond and songwriters and producers Ellie Greenwich, Bert Berns and Jeff� more Michael Ochs Archives Show times: 4:15 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Saturday and 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 13 at United Artists Denver Pavilions Industry it spotlights: Music recording The story: Bert Berns was a 1960s pioneer in the music industry, producing records ranging from �Twist and Shout� to �Hang On Sloopy.� This documentary recalls both Berns� successes and challenges and focuses on his business dealings with both a cut-throat industry and with the mob. The review: Brett Berns made �BANG! The Bert Berns Story� to honor the legacy of his late father. But more than just being a biopic, the documentary is a keen look at the music industry in the 1960s � and may just be the most interesting and incisive l...