There’s more to Branson than meets the eye. Although it’s not the first place to come to mind when you think of singing, dancing, and performing, it’s a place where passionate performers go to try and make their dreams some true. What made this film was the amazing true life story of Jackson Cash (featured above) a Johnny Cash impersonator whose life is not unlike the real Cash’s, only less successful (in some ways) and the keen eye of Director Brent Meeske.

This film was probably one of the most fascinating to come out of the LA Film Festival and the interview was just as unique. Brent is probably one of the sweetest guys you’ll ever meet who blushed every time Jackson praised him (which was quite often) and Jackson is one of those personalities that just sucks you in. Once he starts talking he takes the spotlight and I’ll admit, he even got me to blush a few times during the interview.

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Definitely one of the best films at The LA Film Festival was Branson. When you think of some of the great places to see a live show, where do you think of? Broadway? Hollywood? Vegas? I bet Branson, Missouri isn’t the first thing that pops into your head, but it is quickly becoming THE place for singers, dancers, and performers to strut their stuff on stage.

Director Brent Meeseke, set out to make a documentary about a family who tried to eBay their son, when suddenly everything fell apart and he found himself and a camera crew alone in Branson. Just when he was about to give up, he looked around him and realized his real story was right around him.

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