A Mighty Wind
"A Mighty Wind" is a 2003 mockumentary film directed by Christopher Guest, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Eugene Levy. The film is a comedic take on the folk music revival of the 1960s and follows a group of folk musicians reuniting for a tribute concert in honor of their recently deceased manager.
The film features an ensemble cast, including Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Parker Posey, Fred Willard, and Jane Lynch. These actors are known for their improvisational skills, which are prominently showcased in the film.
The runtime of "A Mighty Wind" is approximately 92 minutes. The film is known for its witty humor and affectionate parody of the folk music scene, and it includes original songs performed by the cast.
There were no significant post-production rumors associated with the film. It was well-received by critics and audiences alike, praised for its clever writing, strong performances, and the authenticity of its musical numbers. The film holds a positive rating on review aggregator sites like Rotten Tomatoes.
"A Mighty Wind" was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and released in 2003. It falls under the comedy and mockumentary genres. The film was nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow," performed by Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara's characters.
Overall, "A Mighty Wind" is celebrated for its humor, charm, and the talented ensemble cast, making it a standout entry in Christopher Guest's series of mockumentary films.
Storyline: In an early-'90s, and again in late 90's/ early 2000's, Spinal Tap tour, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest opened for themselves as The Folksmen and were booed during the first act, as people did not know or cared that the two bands had the same musicians.
"A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow," the song performed by Mitch & Mickey (Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara), was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 2004 ceremony, where Levy and O'Hara performed it live.
The fictional group "The Folksmen" (Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer) went on to tour and record as a real band after the film, blurring the line between mockumentary and reality.