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Filmmaker Neil Berkeley documents life on the road with sitcom writer/podcaster Dan Harmon ("Community") during a 20-city tour.

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Harmontown offers a look at an artist grappling with his own flaws -- as well as some interesting insights about the nature of hardcore fandom in the internet age.

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Jason Bailey Flavorwire A film that is far more complicated and entertaining than the fanboy home movie you might anticipate (and dread). Jun 18, 2016 Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader [This] kind of honesty is the difference between sitcoms like Community and 30 Rock, which can be clever and amusing, and a truly brilliant, risk-taking show like Louie, which can be either hilariously funny or mortally depressing. Oct 30, 2014 Full Review Barbara VanDenburgh Arizona Republic It's in the exploration of how "Community" fandom formed its own distinctive community of outcasts that the film excels, finally making sense of the show's cult popularity by diving into that cult and crowdsurfing on it. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 30, 2014 Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin Those that know little about its subject will feel lost in the commotion. Rated: C+ Jul 17, 2020 Full Review C.J. Prince Way Too Indie Harmontown may not be a very memorable documentary, but it's funny and entertaining enough to earn a recommendation for Harmon fans (not that they need one). Jun 21, 2019 Full Review Bill Graham The Film Stage More than anything, though, the documentary explores a side of Harmon that you might expect but nonetheless feel privileged to see. Rated: B Jun 21, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I'm a nerd, love comedy and D&D.. this movie is fantastic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member A charming look at a unique podcast blended with the interesting story of Dan Harmon's story as a comedy writer starting with his firing from NBC and the subsequent rehiring. The strong point of the film is it does not hold back on criticism of Harmon himself. In interviews people criticize his work style as well as his short temper, and shows glimpses into his alcoholism and his sometimes abusive relationship with his girlfriend at the time of filming the movie. This doc does nothing more than make me want to listen to some Harmontown. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member The beginning of the documentary felt rushed, but the film as a whole is great. Although some shots were questionable and the fade in into 2007 made me think I skipped part of the film, the editing is great. The shot on the highway is just great. And basically, if you like Dan Harmon, you will like this documentary, it's as simple as that. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review sean l An intimate behind-the-scenes documentary covering Dan Harmon (creator of Community, co-creator of Rick and Morty) and his short tour of seat-of-the-pants live podcasts in the winter of 2012. It dangles precariously between worshiping the man (via dozens of high-profile testimonials) and vilifying him (the same talking heads almost unanimously have a bad story to tell about his self-destructive nature) which makes for a difficult, conflicted narrative. Especially as he seems to have no interest in seriously changing his ways, even after breaking down and confessing to his many sins. Harmon's connection with his audience, and with his small cast of cobbled-together costars, is special and real, the kind of rapport that thousands of wannabe cult productions chase to their last breath. Maybe his shortcomings as a human fuel that fire in ways that a more composed creative wouldn't, but it still begs a question: how much more prolific could this guy be if he'd ever get his act together? Even his most passionate fans seem to realize that he can be a real dick at times, most notably when he airs the dirty laundry of a late-night fight with his long-suffering girlfriend right there on one show. The same fans who lined up at the door to hear what he'll do or say next agree almost unanimously that he was in the wrong, leaving him to awkwardly eat a little crow. The documentary itself is a bit long, especially in getting to a conclusion, but otherwise does a nice job of mixing laugh-out-loud moments from the stage with heartfelt confessions and closed-door implosions away from the public eye. Great if you're already a fan, but a little narrow and long-winded if you're not. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member An interesting film documenting an "army of nerds with hearts of love" that seems to be part informative, part tragedy, and part inspirational in equal measure. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Mostly boring, would be more interesting if you listen to the podcast. Some inspiring bits, but mostly just depressing ramblings of an overly creative writer. Watched at home on Netflix, June 1, 2015. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Neil Berkeley documents life on the road with sitcom writer/podcaster Dan Harmon ("Community") during a 20-city tour.
Director
Neil Berkeley
Producer
Neil Berkeley, J.J. Gerber, David Heiman
Screenwriter
Neil Berkeley
Production Co
Future You Media, Starburns Industries
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 4, 2015
Runtime
1h 41m
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