Louis C.K. revealed today via his website that he’s directed a new indie titled Fourth of July, calling on his fan base to advocate for as wide of a theatrical release as is possible.The secret movie written by C.K.
and comic Joe List centers on Jeff, a recovering alcoholic and jazz pianist in NYC who confronts his acerbic family during their annual Fourth of July vacation.
List, Sarah Tollemache, Paula Plum, Robert Walsh and Robert Kelly star.C.K. said in an open letter to fans that while he does appear in two scenes, he primarily focused on directing this time around, which was “a real pleasure.“I felt able to look after the cast and focus on the look of the movie.
Whether or not I did any of that properly, is up to pretty much everyone but me,” he added. “I am very pleased with the results and hope that folks enjoy Fourth of July.”Fourth of July will premiere at New York’s Beacon Theater on June 30, with additional screenings to follow at Boston’s Shubert Theater on July 1, and The Vic in Chicago on July 2.
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