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Scrappy documentary about a band that flew too close to the sun to make it really big. Albany, NY's Blotto rose from the ashes of the Star-Spangled Washboard Band and scored an unlikely hit with I Wanna Be A Lifeguard in the early 80's thanks in part to getting airplay on MTV when the network launched August 1, 1981. The film follows their struggles to land a major label deal despite huge success with touring and releasing their own EPs and Albums. First-time director Rob Lichter (aka Bert Blotto) puts together a funny, heart-felt portrait of the musical pranksters that is sometimes heartbreaking despite all the laughs.
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- verified Status: Released
- calendar_month Release Date: 2025-05-02
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- timer Runtime: 105 Mins
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Paul Jossman
Bowtie Blotto
Bill Polchinski
Broadway Blotto
Keith Stephenson
Cheese Blotto
Greg Haymes
Sergeant Blotto (aka Sarge)
Paul Rapp
Lee Harvey Blotto
Helena Binder
Blanche Blotto
David Maswick
Chevrolet Blotto
Mike Kelley
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Steve Davies
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Martha Quinn
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Donald Roeser
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Jackie Martling
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Bob Buchmann
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Liz Bishop
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Martin Benjamin
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John Dannison
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Tom Gliserman
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Lou Brutus
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Paul Petroskey
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Jim Furlong
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Vinnie Birbiglia
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Peter Frances
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Stan Beinstein
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Greg Bell
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Tony Wolf
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groups Crew
Rob Lichter
Director
Rob Lichter
Producer
Rob Lichter
Editor
Martin Benjamin
Production Assistant
Marilyn Bell
Production Assistant
Lisa Byrne
Production Assistant
Tim Byrne
Production Assistant
Paola Castanos
Production Assistant
Yvonne Haymes
Production Assistant
Allison Lichter
Production Assistant
Kat Lichter
Production Assistant
Russell Lichter
Production Assistant
Sam Lichter
Production Assistant
Gayle Miller
Production Assistant
Fred Rook
Production Assistant
Dave Simmons
Production Assistant
Nan Stephenson
Production Assistant
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