While Hollywood missteps again with the engorged and costly excess of Seventh Son, not to mention a potential write-down on Jupiter Ascending looming, Legends of the Knight proves that true independent film is alive and well. Brett Culp’s breakout feature doc isn’t a “Hollywood indie,” where the cast is still A-list, but the budget is slightly lower for catering; no, his project is a true grassroots passion project built from the ground up. Funded by over 1,100 fans, the $65k 76-minute journey is a beautiful shot and told examination of the effect Batman, a character who has transcended from the comic book pages of the mid-20th century to modern folklore, has had on common men and women everywhere.
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- 2/20/2015
- by Kyle North
- JustPressPlay.net
Documentaries lend themselves to targeted niche marketing and, as "Detropia" proved last year, self-distribution. All you need is a subject with a defined fan base. Funded by more than 1,000 Kickstarter donors, Brett Culp's "Legends of the Knight" is a case in point. Relying on community support across the country with each screening benefiting a local charity, the movie has been pulling in Batman fans, who can request on-demand screenings at their local theater via the film’s website. Proceeds from each showing are contributed to the charity of their choice. There are no critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic (Screenrant review and interview here), and yet the film is pulling moviegoers. Since launching this concept three weeks ago, the filmmakers have booked 28 screenings in cities around the U.S., starting with six playdates on the east coast which drew hundreds of attendees, according to the filmmakers, raising...
- 2/13/2014
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
If you thought the only way you were going to see Batman in theaters this year was during The Lego Movie, think again. Select audiences all over the country will have the chance to get their spirits uplifted to Batwing heights as director Brett Culp will be taking his indie documentary Legends of the Knight on a theatrical tour that will not only give Bat-fans a heartwarming look at the superhero.s real life impact, but will also benefit local charities (which will receive each screening.s proceeds). Plus, you don.t have to worry about seeing Ben Affleck in the batsuit. Legends of the Knight, which was successfully funded through Kickstarter, takes a look at how Batman has served not just as an exciting comic and film character, but as a mode of inspiration for a large section of his fanbase. Culp and his production team traveled to 15 cities...
- 1/20/2014
- cinemablend.com
Update: The Legends of the Knight documentary will be released in February 2014.
The film will embark on a theatrical tour of the Us, with proceeds from screenings donated to a local charity.
Blu-rays and DVDs are available to pre-order and will also be released in February.
Original article: Batman documentary Legends of the Knight has released a trailer.
Brett Culp's Kickstarter-funded project looks at the social and personal impact of DC Comics' legendary superhero.
The film features Dark Knight producer Michael Uslan, veteran writer and editor Denny O'Neil and Gotham Chopra, author of Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes and son of Deepak Chopra.
"Legends of the Knight is a feature-length, not-for-profit documentary film about the power of storytelling to create positive change in our lives and in the world around us," reads the Kickstarter campaign.
"And we are expressing this through the lens of one of the most...
The film will embark on a theatrical tour of the Us, with proceeds from screenings donated to a local charity.
Blu-rays and DVDs are available to pre-order and will also be released in February.
Original article: Batman documentary Legends of the Knight has released a trailer.
Brett Culp's Kickstarter-funded project looks at the social and personal impact of DC Comics' legendary superhero.
The film features Dark Knight producer Michael Uslan, veteran writer and editor Denny O'Neil and Gotham Chopra, author of Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes and son of Deepak Chopra.
"Legends of the Knight is a feature-length, not-for-profit documentary film about the power of storytelling to create positive change in our lives and in the world around us," reads the Kickstarter campaign.
"And we are expressing this through the lens of one of the most...
- 1/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Batman is renowned for his ability to unsettle and overpower his opponents. But it's his power to uplift and inspire his fans that captivates "Legends of the Knight" producer-director Brett Culp. Financed independently by two crowdfunding campaigns, .Legends of the Knight. is a 75-minute documentary exploring the power of storytelling and how it impacts real lives, using Gotham City's Dark Knight as a lens. Culp, a Tampa, Fla., native, is launching the world premiere at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Tampa Theatre. "Legends of the Knight" kicked off production in April 2012, with Culp conducting 64 interviews in 15 cities across the United States. There are 13 stories profiling Batman enthusiasts, whose love of the character provided motivation in their lives, spurred them to undertake community ...
- 9/26/2013
- GeekNation.com
Batman's ability to uplift and inspire may not be part of his flashy utility belt, but it remains one of his more fascinating powers, according to "Legends of the Knight" producer-director Brett Culp. Financed independently by two crowd-funding campaigns, .Legends of the Knight. is an upcoming documentary exploring the power of storytelling and how it impacts real lives, using Gotham City's Dark Knight as a lens. Culp kicked off production in April of 2012 and conducted 64 interviews in 15 cities across the United States. The 75-minute documentary features 13 stories, including conversations with such Dark Knight authorities as Michael Uslan, executive producer of every Batman film since 1989, and Batman writer-editor Denny O'Neil. Culp built his filmmaking career telling documentary-style ...
- 9/11/2013
- GeekNation.com
There's a reason Batman is a legend. It's not just a mythology of comics, a handful of films and tons of toys, but rather what Batman stands for that makes him stand the test of time. Now a new documentary from Brett Culp is on the way that shows just how Batman has influenced people's lives. However, the film is less about Batman himself, and more about the people who have made The Dark Knight a part of their lives and use him as a symbol to enrich the lives of others. From a man who travels the country in a real-life Batmobile to a child fighting Leukemia, these people are Legends of the Knight. See the trailer below! Here's an extended trailer for Brett Culp's Legends of the Knight, originally from THR: Legends of the Knight is a feature-length, not-for-profit documentary film about the power of storytelling to...
- 2/25/2013
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Do you wonder why so many people are sooooooo obsessed with Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies? The new documentary Legends of the Knight may not directly address that specific question, but it does explore the ways in which the character resonates for so many people and inspires them to be stronger individuals. The fact that the Caped Crusader is just a regular guy (well, a regular rich guy) without any magical super powers who has experienced tragedy in his life apparently makes him more identifiable. This film will present stories of fans, including those with handicaps, for whom Batman is not just hero but also a motivational figure. “Batman has become contemporary mythology,” says the film’s producer/director Brett Culp in a press release. “We want to show how enduring stories like this shape us. Our goal is to inspire everyone on the planet who loves Batman to embody his spirit, engage...
- 2/24/2013
- by Christopher Campbell
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Director/producer Brett Culp has just released the trailer for what he hopes will become a feature-length documentary, Legends of the Knight. The doc chronicles the stories of Batman fans around the world whose lives have been significantly impacted by the legacy of the Dark Knight.
“Human beings have always been stirred to greatness by the tales of heroes,” Culp says. “We connect with Batman because he is the super hero with no super powers. Just as he has committed himself to making the world better, we can dedicate ourselves to a noble cause and make a difference.”
To support this inspiring project, go to the doc’s official website and Kickstarter page. Watch the trailer below:...
“Human beings have always been stirred to greatness by the tales of heroes,” Culp says. “We connect with Batman because he is the super hero with no super powers. Just as he has committed himself to making the world better, we can dedicate ourselves to a noble cause and make a difference.”
To support this inspiring project, go to the doc’s official website and Kickstarter page. Watch the trailer below:...
- 2/22/2013
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
The innate humanity in people shows itself in many different ways, but this article mainly concerns itself with one: people want to be Batman. If an alien landed on Earth and looked at the characters of Superman and Batman and had to guess which one Earthlings would choose to be, they would pick Superman, because Superman is an all-powerful alien. But they would be wrong, because Superman is also a putz. Batman represents the apex of almost every human condition, from selflessness to technological advancements to fast cars and a playboy lifestyle and everything in between. Director/producer Brett Culp.s inspirational documentary Legends of the Knight has released its first trailer, which immediately clues people into the film.s non-profit goals, which don.t involve pop culture references and Mr. Freeze puns. This is a film that lets the fans tell their stories about Batman.s impact on their...
- 2/21/2013
- cinemablend.com
A trailer for upcoming Batman documentary Legends of the Knight has been released.
The film, which explores the inspirational impact of Batman and the power of heroic storytelling, has been made by collecting tales from fans around the world whose lives have been significantly impacted by the Dark Knight.
The not-for-profit movie is being produced and directed by lifelong Batman fan Brett Culp, who introduces the clip by saying the goal is "to inspire everyone on the planet who loves Batman to embody his spirit, to engage with the world and to make a difference".
Culp and his team have filmed 48 interviews in 12 cities for the movie.
Continuing, Culp also asks for help from fellow Batman fans to finish the film, which is due for release in summer 2013.
He says: "If you've ever dreamed of being Batman, if you know in your heart that you are Batman, please visit our...
The film, which explores the inspirational impact of Batman and the power of heroic storytelling, has been made by collecting tales from fans around the world whose lives have been significantly impacted by the Dark Knight.
The not-for-profit movie is being produced and directed by lifelong Batman fan Brett Culp, who introduces the clip by saying the goal is "to inspire everyone on the planet who loves Batman to embody his spirit, to engage with the world and to make a difference".
Culp and his team have filmed 48 interviews in 12 cities for the movie.
Continuing, Culp also asks for help from fellow Batman fans to finish the film, which is due for release in summer 2013.
He says: "If you've ever dreamed of being Batman, if you know in your heart that you are Batman, please visit our...
- 2/21/2013
- Digital Spy
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