The bar is three customers deep and the bartenders are in the weeds at the greatest cocktail party since before Prohibition. Two bartenders try to achieve their dreams through bartending. An injured Marine turns his goals to becoming a principal bartender at the best cocktail bar in the world. A young man leaves his white collar job to buy the corner bar in his hometown, and years later he struggles to keep it afloat. Featuring the worlds most renowned bartenders and access to the most exclusive bars in New York, this is the story of the comeback of the cocktail and the rebirth of the bartender. Featuring commentary from Graydon Carter, Danny Meyer and Amy Sacco.
Hey Bartender
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Credits
Director: Douglas Tirola
Producer: Susan Bedusa, Douglas Tirola
Screenwriter: Douglas Tirola
Cinematographer: Charles Poekel
Editor: Robert Greene
Additional Credits: Co-Producer: Danielle Rosen, Co-Editor: G. Jesse Martinez
Principal Cast: Dale DeGroff, Dushan Zaric, Jim Meehan, Sasha Petraske, Julie Reiner, Steve Schneider, Steve Carpentieri, Graydon Carter, Danny Meyer, Amy Sacco
Director Bio
Douglas Tirola’s first documentary "An Omar Broadway Film" was released by HBO after premiering at Tribeca. His next film "All In-The Poker Movie" won the grand jury prize at Cinevegas. He produced "Making the Boys"(Berlin), "Kati with an i" (Gotham Award nominee) and "Fake It So Real" (True/False). He is working on a film about National Lampoon.
Contact
Public Film Contact
Susan Bedusa
4th Row Films
susan@4throwfilms.com
(212) 974-0082