Song of Back and Neck

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Song of Back and Neck
Song of Back and Neck poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Paul Lieberstein
Written byPaul Lieberstein
Produced byKim Leadford
Paul Lieberstein
Jennifer Prediger
StarringPaul Lieberstein
Rosemarie DeWitt
Robert Pine
Brian d'Arcy James
Clark Duke
Sam Anderson
CinematographyBartosz Nalazek
Edited byGary Levy
Music byAntonio Andrade
Production
companies
StarStream Entertainment [lower-alpha 1]
Exhibit
Boo Pictures
Afternoonnap [lower-alpha 2]
Distributed by The Orchard
Release dates
Running time
85 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Song of Back and Neck is a 2018 American comedy film written and directed by Paul Lieberstein in his directorial debut. The film stars Lieberstein, Rosemarie DeWitt, Robert Pine, Brian d'Arcy James, Clark Duke, and Sam Anderson. The film was released on November 30, 2018, by The Orchard.

Contents

Cast

Release

The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23, 2018. [2] On July 13, 2018, The Orchard acquired distribution rights to the film. [3] The film was released on November 30, 2018, by The Orchard. [4]

Notes

  1. Credited as StarStream Media.
  2. Credited as Afternoon Nap

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References

  1. Debruge, Peter (April 23, 2018). "Film Review: 'Song of Back and Neck'". Variety . Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. James, Caryn (April 23, 2018). "'Song of Back and Neck': Film Review | Tribeca 2018". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  3. McNary, Dave (July 13, 2018). "Paul Lieberstein's 'Song of Back and Neck' Bought by The Orchard". Variety . Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  4. Lambeth Hochwald (2018-11-30). "The Office's Paul Lieberstein Makes His Directorial Debut With Song of Back and Neck". Parade.com. Retrieved 2018-01-14.