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"ROCKABILLY BABY" Selected for the TRAIL DANCE FILM FESTIVAL
"ROCKABILLY BABY" COMMENTS AND REVIEWS
Wow! A packed house Thursday night at the Studio Movie Grill, over 250 people! We even outdrew
""Indiana Jones..." Got comments like: "The best indy movie ever shot in Texas.", "Rockabilly Baby"
could be next year's "Juno". "Outstanding Cast". "I was mesmerized." "Best movie I've seen this year,
period."
Thanks to all that came out.
Ken Farmer
Writer/Director
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From Leslie Jordan, writer of the stage play, "Rockabilly Baby".
Ken... I cannot tell you how impressed I was. What I noticed that I had never noticed before was what an
amazing "character study" the piece is. Those actors gave such fully realized performances that you saw
the "wants and the dreams" of each actor in a very vivid, clear cut way. It really is a beautiful marriage of
writing, directing and acting. Had any one of us not done our job to it's fullest (since there really is not a
lot of action) the whole thing would have fallen on it's face. That is always the biggest concern, I think,
when taking a theatre piece to film... the lack of action. The "rule," if there is such a rule, is that on stage
you TELL the story but on film you must SHOW the story. Well, you did both and it worked. Most
importantly, IT WORKED. Thank you and thank your cast. I tell you what, those boys sure ain't hard on the
eyes either. I am an aging homo who has been blessed with a deep appreciation for BEAUTY and
watching that film was like going to a FINE ARTS MUSEUM!!!
Love. Light.
Leslie Jordan
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Dear Ken,
As I sat there watching it unfold I felt privileged and grateful to be there. Most of the time on the edge of my
seat.
What a splendid job by all concerned!
I was riveted. And no car chases, extravagant scenery, nudity, blood and violence, just consummate,
compelling performances by extraordinarily talented actors.
If you had the world to choose from you could not have come up with a better cast. Great job of casting
and kudos to you for staying out of their way and letting them rock and roll. The best directing. My hat is
off to you and your "kids," Denton, Todd, Brandi, Kelly, Maeghan and all the rest. Denton, Todd and
Brandi carried the piece like the giant stars they are bound to become. Didn't get to meet Todd but hope
that I will sometime. Congratulations to Buck for having the good sense to support y'all. I was also
impressed with the quality of the digital photography. Pretty neat. God bless you and the best of "British
Luck" to all of you. Thanks for a great experience.
Sincerely,
Alex Cord
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From Linda Dowell, Screen Actor's Guild
Hello, Ken & Buck.
I just wanted to extend a big JOB WELL DONE for the wonderful film you have created. I was very
impressed with the performances and appreciate the opportunity to experience the sneak peek.
You've made the stars of Dallas shine!
Linda Dowell / Screen Actors Guild
Regional Branch Division Executive Director
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From Linda McAlister, Linda McAlister Talent
Texas talent totally SHINED and glittered in this excellent character driven film: talent, director, crew,
music, equipment, locations, wardrobe. A total top shelf production that truly makes us all very proud.
AND with no nudity, no action, just crisp, sassy dialogue. Some clichés, yes, but it was the era that clichés
were created. Fun times.
I do hope you can arrange a screening for the film critics. This is worth it! No major stars are in it. They
aren’t needed and I don’t think anyone will care since all performers in this little gem of a movie are star
quality.
This Texas is very proud of what our industry can do! With the right resources, it’s magic. Truly.
Ken, you did an incredible job! Please do keep us posted for future screenings and developments.
Staying tuned!
Linda
Linda McAlister Talent
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Rikard Errickson
Film Critic - DVDFORUM - STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Hi Ken!
Now I' seen Rockabilly Baby, and here are my thoughts:
I think it's very brave to do a period film on a limited budget. It also suceeds in a place where other period
films most often fail: The dialogue feels very realistic. Of course I wasn't born back then, but I hate it when
movies clean up the language and soften the drama. It feels like Rockabilly Baby depicts the time, and not
people' sentimental memories of the time.
Of course this couldn't happen without great actors and you really casted gold here. I had to imdb
Todd Farr and I was so surprised that he hasn't done more. He's astounding in this flick. It been a long
time since I saw someone so hard to read and to know what to think of. I can't help to like him even when
he's at his most unlikeble. His and Denton's performances also makes for one of the most realistic
depictions of male friendship that I ever seen. That's exactly how I am with my friends and I'm sure that it
is how best friends have interacted in all times.
Overall Rockabilly Baby is a fine low budget movie. Not really the kind of film that I usually like but it kept
me interested from frame one to the end of the credits.
Thank you for the opportunity to see your film before the European release. Keep me posted about
Berlin and other European film festivals. It would be great to meet you at a sold-out screening in any
European city!
Rik
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Ken,
I know you are swimming in some glory at the moment, but I just wanted to say thanks for the invite. I
enjoyed Rockabilly. It was a great accomplishment. I still can’t believe you shot it in 15 days. That is
amazing. Great adaptation and directing.
Thanks for the evening.
Ben Dane
Ken,
I was totally awed by the film "Rockabilly Baby"! From the writing,directing,and acting I was knocked off
my feet. This film is a tribute to Ken Farmer and his actors. Denton, Brandi, and Todd as well as the
supporting cast were outstanding! The range of emotions were unbelievable! From anger to happiness
and in between were experienced as the actors portrayed them! This is a "Gold Medal" winner for Texas
film making! Bravo for Ken ,my coach!
Vernon Reeves Jr,
Dallas Actor
"ROCKABILLY BABY"
ROCKABILLY, LLC, in association with Timber Creek Productions, LLC of Gainesville,
Texas completed post on the SAG feature, "ROCKABILLY BABY" this June 12, 2008.
"ROCKABILLY BABY", written by veteran actor/writer, Ken Farmer, adapted from the
original stage play, "Rockabilly Baby", by Leslie Jordan. "ROCKABILLY BABY" is a
musical drama set in the mid-1950s and revolves around a fictional piano playing
rockabilly singer, BABY BOY WATKINS. Starring in "ROCKABILLY BABY" are Denton
Blane Everett as 'Baby Boy', Todd Farr as 'Dirty', Brandi Price as 'Jollene' and Maeghan
Albach as 'Mama'. Ken Farmer wrote and directed this emotional look at the birth of Rock
and Roll. This is Ken Farmer's feature directorial debut.
It rolled out of Memphis and took the world by surprise. It was a time when Jerry Lee
Lewis, with his boogie-style piano playing and flashy performances, was a living legend
until he married his thirteen-year-old cousin and caused a national scandal.
It was a time when a young Elvis Presley was creating a phenomenon known as the rock concert.
It was a time when Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Little Richard and the
Everly Brothers were combining Negro rhythm and blues and boogie-woogie with a country-western sound
and 'tearin’ it up' all over the Southeast.
Baby Boy Watkins, a piano playing combination of Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Elvis,
finally gets his big break and is invited to play the Nashville JubileeTM.
His manager, Dirty Dawkins, has set up his visit to the Nashville JubileeTM followed
immediately by a sold out performance at the World’s Fair in New Orleans. However,
Baby Boy’s sister, Jollene, shows up backstage at the Nashville JubileeTM imploring Baby Boy
to return home with her.
“ROCKABILLY BABY” is a roller coaster ride of emotions, chock full of all original
rockabilly music... It was the birth of what we call today ‘Rock and Roll’, set to the tune
of a powerful heart wrenching story.
“It was the ROCKABILLY ERA... When it was over,.. nothing was ever quite the same."
"As long as you have your music... You've got a shot."
PRODUCTION COMPANY:
ROCKABILLY, LLC
in association with TIMBERCREEK PRODUCTIONS, LLC
107 W. Broadway St.
Gainesville, Texas 76240
rockabillymovie@yahoo.com
940-668-5956
Executive Producers:
Buck Stienke and
Ken Farmer
Producer: Jim Roberson
Director: Ken Farmer
Director of Photography: Jim Roberson
UPM: Debbie Sicking
Stunt Coordinator: Randy Fife
Casting: Toni Cobb-Brock Casting
Edited by: Bill Lowe
Composer: David Siebels
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