SHOWGALS explores how pop culture can unite us in unexpected ways.
LOS ANGELES, February 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SHOWS is the heartwarming, funny and oddly sexy story of Tight and nerdythe world’s first burlesque troupe celebrating the music and art of “Al weird” Yankovic.
This feature-length documentary follows Tight and nerdy across the United States on what may well be their last tour. As the story progresses, we learn that their “Al-Stravaganza” is more than just a comedy show. Behind the stage, wild characters and costumes lurk ordinary humans dealing with universal themes such as female empowerment, gender inequality and overcoming family trauma, all set to some of Weird’s most memorable music. Al. Directed by Jeff Nucera And Jonathan Rouanit’s a film that speaks squarely to those who have been bullied for being different.
KindaTight and nerdy stage shows, SHOWS is independently produced by some of Al’s most hardcore devotees. Fans of Al, burlesque and/or documentaries are invited to support the film via Kickstarter starting at 10 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 7, 2023 on BareToBeStupid.com.
The film includes an interview with five-time Grammy Award winner “Weird Al” Yankovic, who has spent more than 40 years demonstrating to misfits around the world that weirdness should be celebrated.
Al says of his slapstick tribute: “It’s art. I’m sure some people would think something like this would be vulgar or lustful, but it has a very positive underlying message about positivity and love. inclusion of the body, and I think that’s a good thing!”
Producer bios:
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Jeff Nucera is a non-fiction producer with over 20 years of experience. Credits include MTV The Osbournes and Showtime gigolos, but he’s perhaps best known for sorting out Weird Al’s fan mail since 2001.
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Jonathan Rouan has spent the past two decades working in feature documentaries and non-fiction television. Credits include: Billie Eilish: The world is a bit blurry (APPLETV+), 30 days (FX), and genealogy tour (PBS).
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Eddie Schmidt serves as executive producer. He produced the Emmy nominee Valentine’s Road and the Oscar nominee twist of faith for HBO, Troubadours for PBS’ American mastersAnd This movie is not yet rated for the IFC. Schmidt was also executive producer of Gilbert: A Gilbert Gottfried Story.
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