Show Notes
How do you make a $7,000 indie about an L.A. street musician in one week? In this special interview episode we talk to writer/director Joe Burke and writer/star Oliver Cooper about their movie BURT, a wonderful comedy featuring the most unlikely leading man of the year.
BURT is available for rent or purchase on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. Learn more at http://www.BurtTheMovie.com
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