The film follows television writer and producer Dan Harmon (creator of Community and co-creator of Rick and Morty) as he embarks on a 20-city "Harmoncountry" bus tour to perform his live podcast, Harmontown, across the United States.
The documentary premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on March 8, 2014, and was released in select theaters and on VOD on October 3, 2014.[1]
Cast
The film features the core members of the tour, appearing as themselves:
Director Neil Berkeley, who previously directed the documentary Beauty Is Embarrassing, was granted "unfettered access" to Harmon during the tour. Harmon served as an executive producer, but granted Berkeley full creative control, famously stating that he didn't want the film to be a "puff piece." The film was shot through January through February 2013[2][3], using traditional documentary techniques as well as GoPro cameras mounted inside the tour bus to capture private moments.[4]
Reception
Harmontown received generally positive reviews from critics. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 72% based on 32 reviews. The site's consensus states: "An intimate, fascinating, and frequently uncomfortable portrait of a brilliant but troubled creator, Harmontown is a must-watch for fans—and worth a look for the uninitiated."[5]
On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews." Critics praised the film for its honesty, particularly in showing Harmon's flaws, while several highlighted Crittenden's "hero's journey" from fan to celebrity as the heart of the movie.
On IMDb, the movie gained popularity with a 7.2/10.[6]
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