Song Sung Blue
The alternately inspiring and tragic love story of Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife singing duo who pay tribute to the music of Neil Diamond.
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"I watched the Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson version without realizing it was based on a true story. After finishing it, I wanted to learn more about Mike and Claire Sardina and this documentary does not disappoint. My advice is to watch the theatrical version first and then, a few days later, watch the documentary. It inspired the film and offers a much deeper dive into the real events behind the story. I found it fascinating to see how director and writer Craig Brewer interpreted Mike and Claire's musical journey and translated their experiences into the film's narrative. The home v..."
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Director Greg Kohs tried to get the rights to Neil Diamond's music for the film. Two days before its scheduled premiere at Slamdance Film Festival, Kohs and got a cease-and-desist letter from Diamond's music publisher. Kohs postponed the screening and contacted Eddie Vedder, who had invited Lightning & Thunder to perform at Pearl Jam's show at Milwaukee's Summerfest in 1998, and asked if Vedder could sent the film to Diamond directly. In case he couldn't get a permission on time for the new premiere date, Kohs quickly made a cut of film without Diamond's music. On the evening of the screening, Diamond personally called Kohs to say that he loved the film, and that he would be honored to have his music in it.
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The alternately inspiring and tragic love story of Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife singing duo who pay tribute to the music of Neil Diamond.