Brother Verses Brother

Inspired by Francis Coppola's concept of Live Cinema, Brother Verses Brother is a radically personal musical odyssey. Combative twin musicians hunt for their dying poet father, in an improvisation performed by the director’s own family, in a single unbroken shot through the streets of San Francisco. One brother seeks love and excitement, while the other seeks to disappear into his music. But as night falls and their father remains missing, their frantic safari leads them from the secret haunts of the Beat poets into the heart of their family. Their tale becomes a testament to the power of music, brotherhood, & the lifeblood of a city - experienced by the viewer in real-time.

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Director
photo of Ari Gold

Film Screenings

Mar 9, 2025
7:15pm 8:46pm
Mar 9, 2025
7:15pm 8:46pm
Mar 10, 2025
2:15pm 3:46pm
Mar 10, 2025
2:15pm 3:46pm
Mar 12, 2025
6:30pm 8:01pm
Mar 12, 2025
6:30pm 8:01pm

Credits

Director:

Ari Gold

Executive Producer:

Francis Ford Coppola

Producer:

Michelle Stratton, Starr Sutherland, Maya Browne

Screenwriter:

Ari Gold, Ethan Gold, and the Cast

Cinematographer:

Stefan Ciupek, Frazer Bradshaw

Editor:

Dan Loghin

Production Designer:

The Streets of San Francisco

Sound Designer:

Jim McKee

Music:

Ethan Gold

Principal Cast:

Ari Gold, Ethan Gold, Lara Louise, Brian Bell, Herbert Gold, Tongo Eisen-Martin, John Flanigan

Additional Credits:

Colorist: Frazer Bradshaw, VFX : CR Green, Music Mixer: Tony Hoffer, Music Mixer: Justin Bates, Associate Producer: Natasha Nua

Contact

Distributor:

info@grackfilms.com

Public Film Contact:

Ryam Kampe
Visit Films
info@visitfilms.com

Publicity Contact:

Scott Feinstein
scott.feinstein@42west.com
646-596-5879

Sales Agent:

Ryan Kampe
Visit Films
info@visitfilms.com

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2025
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Runtime:
91 mins