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Spotlight Premieres

Bob and The Monster

Director: Keirda Bahruth

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World Premiere |  Documentary Feature |  USA |  2010 |  HDCAM |  89 MIN

Synopsis

Six years in the making, this documentary film follows outspoken indie-rock hero Bob Forrest, through his life-threatening struggle with addiction, to his transformation into one of the most influential and controversial drug counselors in the US today. BOB AND THE MONSTER crafts contemporary footage, animation and compelling interviews with archival performances and personal videos from Bob’s past to reveal the complex layers of this troubled, but hopeful soul. Testimony from his peers, including Courtney Love, Anthony Kiedis and Flea add texture, but it’s the depth of Bob’s music, interwoven throughout the film, that illuminates this unforgettable and inspirational story.

Credits

Director: Keirda Bahruth

Producer: Rick Ballard, Keirda Bahruth, Austin Wilkin

Cinematographer: Keirda Bahruth, Rick Ballard

Editor: Joshua Altman

Music: Josh Klinghoffer

Director Bio

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Keirda Bahruth is a longtime veteran of television & film production, most notably, the producer of award-winning documentary WE LIVE IN PUBLIC.

In 2004, Bahruth began shooting BOB AND THE MONSTER, which marks her directorial debut, about outspoken indie-rock hero Bob Forrest and his mission to transform the recovery industry.

Contact

Distributor: Rick & Keirda Bahruth-Ballard

Distributor Email: keirda@acetate.com


Print Source

Name: Bebe Lerner

Email: BLerner@id-pr.com

Phone: 3238224800

Stills

Screening Time

Friday March 18

1:30PM

Venue

State Theatre

719 Congress Ave

Online

www.bobandthemonster.com

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