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Rainbow Around the Sun
75 minutes Art Film / Cult / Drama / Music Video / IndieFlix Official Selections
The musical odyssey of a man finding himself by losing his mind.
Intended Audience: Teen
Matthew Alvin Brown stars as Zachary Blasto, a talented rock and roll singer who escapes the downward spiral of his personal life by diving into a world of vivid musical fantasies. Little by little, his visions begin to turn on him, leading to a cathartic climax where Zach must face his demons, and, ultimately, reach out for help.
Adapted from the concept album of the same name, “Rainbow Around the Sun” follows in the footsteps of cinematic rock musicals such as “Pink Floyd: The Wall,” “Tommy,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “Head.” Musical numbers range from honky-tonk throwdowns to fully animated Busby Berkley-style hallucinations, and yes, there are puppets too.
Featuring songs written by Brown and performed by his band The Fellowship Students, this "album for the eyes" is a musical roller coaster of emotion that explores the pain of loss, embraces the joy of creativity, and celebrates the healing power of music.
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Directed by:
Kevin Ely
Beau Leland -
Written by:
Kevin Ely
Matthew Alvin Brown -
Produced by:
Kim Haywood
Matthew Alvin Brown
Kevin Ely
Beau Leland - Run Time: 75 minutes
- Release Date: 2008
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Country:
United States of America
- Intended Audience: teen
- Website Rainbow Around the Sun
Beau Leland
Written by Kevin Ely
Matthew Alvin Brown
Produced by Kim Haywood
Matthew Alvin Brown
Kevin Ely
Beau Leland
Cast
Matthew Alvin Brown:
Jamie Buxton:
Doug Van Liew:
Rebecca McCauley:
Brain Stockton:
Nathan Siler:
Darren Dunn:
Ben Pendleton:
Alan Novey:
John Shryock:
Shawn Downey:
Scott Forrester:
Ty Dickson:
Amanda Potter:
Rebecca McCauley:
Beau Leland:
SXSW Film Festival
Florida Film Festival
Athens International Film Festival
Temecula Valley International Film Festival
Tallgrass Film Festival (Wichita, KS)
Produced and filmed entirely in the state of Oklahoma...except the beach scene. That was Texas.
This film was an official selection to the 2007 Independent Feature Project's Narrative Rough Cut Lab. For more information about IFP, visit IFP.org.