(This is part of a series of reviews of movies showing at the Nov. 2-13 Denver Film Festival that examine aspects of business.)
Film: BANG! The Bert Berns Story
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Singer Neil Diamond and songwriters and producers Ellie Greenwich, Bert Berns and Jeff… more
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Show times: 4:15 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Saturday and 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 13 at United Artists Denver Pavilions
Industry it spotlights: Music recording
The story: Bert Berns
was a 1960s pioneer in the music industry, producing records ranging
from “Twist and Shout” to “Hang On Sloopy.” This documentary recalls
both Berns’ successes and challenges and focuses on his business
dealings with both a cut-throat industry and with the mob.
