On Broadway

Saw this earlier today as part of the DOC NYC series. It is, hands-down, the best documentary about Broadway and the whole commerce aspect of that industry.

This movie, small though it is, is brilliant. It has real heart and a genuine love for its subject.

I was excited to see this movie. The story idea, while not the most original, at least seemed fun and heartwarming and uplifting.

Set in the Irish Catholic neighborhood in south Boston, on Broadway is a worthwhile film about family, friends and the courage to follow a dream - no matter what. I had the opportunity to see the film at the Phoenix film festival, where it was the Sundance Channel Audience Award Winner.

On Broadway is the first film that I have seen that truly captures the intensity, rich tradition and beauty of Boston and its people.It is a great story and it is incredibly believable.

I actually got to see the world premiere of this film at The Independent Film Festival of Boston. I was excited to see it since there was so much buzz surrounding it.

I was actually dragged to this film against my will by my wife since she is a huge Joey McIntyer fan. It was being shown at the Boston Independent Film Festival and I was handed a green slip before entering the theater to vote for the movie on a 1-5 scale, 1 being the lowest.

On Broadway offers you something you don't find outside of the world of cartoons - a movie you can bring your children to, where you'll share a joke with them, but it definitely give you something to talk about after. It is a movie about family, about needing to talk, wanting to give voice to, of wanting and needing to connect.

I saw On Broadway at the IFF Boston in a packed theater. I was not expecting much going in but to my surprise I really enjoyed it.