"Handlebar," (rated "R")the new feature length film by Michael McCallum and Shane Hagedorn opened to crowds of more than 300 at Lansing's Celebration Cinema. The film's world premier is really more like a week-long exhibition with shows daily this Fri., Sat., and Sun. at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Handlebar was written and filmed in Michigan with Michigan actors and crew. Even the musical score is by Lansing band Eightball Grifter.
"Utilizing the talent here means the world to me...You don't have to go to NYC or LA for talent. It's here," said McCallum.
Handlebar is described as a comic thriller, with cues taken from comic geniuses like Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, who McCallum and Hagedorn cite as inspirations.
The DVD is being released in conjunction with the premiere, so if you can't make any of the showtimes, grab the dvd and stimulate the Michigan economy by supporting local talent.
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