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Barry: The Making of an American Icon

Barry is a comeback story of the ages. Once a successful horn player in the late 50s/early 60s, a bizarre accident left Barry without the ability to play. With the help of a proprietor with a heart of gold, Barry resurrects his career as a world class whistle player, playing on iconic hits from Donna Summer to Stevie Wonder.

  • Joan Hathaway
    Director
  • Joan Hathaway
    Writer
  • Joan Hathaway
    Producer
  • Marshall Berenson
    Key Cast
    "Barry"
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  • Kathy Lashay Berenson
    Key Cast
    "Mandy"
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  • Andy Taylor
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
    Voice of: the US Open, Qatar, and God.
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Mockumentary, short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 20, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    350 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 1920 x 1080
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Best Shorts Competition
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    Award of Recognition
  • London-Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    Honourable Mention
Director Biography - Joan Hathaway

Joan Hathaway is a photographer and former radio DJ (WMBR) with a strong interest in music, culture, and politics. Recently working in film, she has shot music videos for Duke Levine, Sarah Borges, Club d'Elf, Lyle Brewer, The Silks, and Girls Guns and Glory (GGG). GGG's "Holiday Heartache" video is featured on Rolling Stone Country online.

Shot in Cambridge and Somerville, "Barry" is her short, narrative debut.

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Director Statement

Barry blurs fact and fiction to both skewer and pay homage to America’s obsession with fame. By way of the rags-to-riches-tragedy-comeback story, the film exploits American pop culture, applying thick layers of nostalgia and sight gags for fun.