THE ROCK 'n’ ROLL DREAMS OF DUNCAN CHRISTOPHER
USA, 94 MIN, WORLD PREMIERE
Director: Justin Monroe
Producer: Jack Roberts, Justin Monroe, Gillian Fritzsche, Ryan Fritzsche,
Writer: Jack Roberts
Cast: Jack Roberts, Marshall Bell, Peter Bedgood, Lizz Carter
Duncan Christopher is an ordinary guy that grew up the wealthy son of
a suicidal rock star in
a reclusive compound in Collinsville, Oklahoma. He’s just what a young
man ought to be: mild-
mannered, awkward, naïve, and whole-heartedly aimless. He feels
destined to follow his late
father’s footsteps to rock greatness. Duncan has an obstacle like all
the best heroes of
Dungeons and Dragons, which he plays fervently, he’s not that good.
After an introspective fall at his 30th birthday party – 25th in a row
at the skating rink – Duncan
moves to Tulsa to really pursue his father’s legendary craft. He moves
in with a jaded uncle and
incorporates the help of his ever scheming, almost charming cousin to
get a big gig. It is a city-
wide karaoke competition. The winner gets to meet with a Chinese
record label in Nashville.
A surprise to all, Duncan begins to work through dormant grief while
singing time honored
karaoke favorites like Feel Like Makin’ Love, Broken Wings, and Kiss
Me. Duncan begins to deal
with his father’s suicide and the audience loves his openness. He
advances through four rounds
of karaoke and meets his biggest fear – Simply Irresistible – a
karaoke champion that represents
all Duncan will have to let go of to keep his soul.
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