Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best (2012)
Director
Ryan O'Nan
Main cast
Ryan O'Nan; Michael Weston; Arielle Kebbel; Andrew McCarthy; Charlie Hewson
Genres
Comedy
Description
Recently dumped by his girlfriend, underachiever Alex (O'Nan) embarks on an impromptu road trip with his new bandmate, the eccentric Jim (Michael Weston). By channeling their inner children and giving a new meaning to the term "lo-fi," Alex and Jim find their unique style by bringing the sound of children's instruments to their unsuspecting fans. Playing a series of bizarre shows and experiencing multiple near-disasters, Alex and Jim's persistence takes them on a true coming-of-age journey
Ryan O'Nan
Main cast
Ryan O'Nan; Michael Weston; Arielle Kebbel; Andrew McCarthy; Charlie Hewson
Genres
Comedy
Description
Recently dumped by his girlfriend, underachiever Alex (O'Nan) embarks on an impromptu road trip with his new bandmate, the eccentric Jim (Michael Weston). By channeling their inner children and giving a new meaning to the term "lo-fi," Alex and Jim find their unique style by bringing the sound of children's instruments to their unsuspecting fans. Playing a series of bizarre shows and experiencing multiple near-disasters, Alex and Jim's persistence takes them on a true coming-of-age journey
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