For those who don't know about it, it's a documentary based on the real life School of Rock which was shown in the Linklater/Black vehicle. There is silly litigation going on, but some fantastic independent filmmakers need your help.
The web address for the school
www.schoolofrock.com
An open letter from the filmmakers- if this is in your town, please consider it, as music afficianados you won't be disappointed. Sorry for the street team, but this is so worth it.
Dear Friends,
This weekend, our film, ROCK SCHOOL, opened on 32 screens in 8 cities,
and almost no one showed up. Saturday night, Don and I got a call from
the head of the studio, and he was less than hopeful about the life span
of this film. Well, we don't believe that for a second, especially not
after only two days, and not before it opens in our hometown. We spent
every ounce of our energy, every dime in our banks, to make this dream a
reality. We got picked up, and since that time, got nothing but rave
reviews. Just look at all of the press out there, talk to people who
have been to advanced screenings, and you will hear that this is a great
film that deserves to be seen.
Help us show the big studios that there's a market out there for more
than just blockbusters. We thank everyone for their love and support. We
thank everyone for going to our premieres and advanced screenings.
Unfortunately, it's not enough. We need you to go to the theaters. We
need you to send this email to your friends, get a group together, and
buy a ticket for ROCK SCHOOL this weekend. The studio and theater owners
will pull out of we don't put butts in the seats this weekend. If you
can go out, and bring three friends, we know they'll enjoy it, and then
maybe they'll bring three friends to another screening. We really need a
grass roots campaign to start, and we can¹t do it without you.
Please visitfor theater locations:
http://www.rockschoolthemovie.com/
All our love,
Sheena and Don
--
Don Argott
Producer/Director of Photography
9.14 Pictures
