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The Independents

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THE INDEPENDENTS is a musical comedy/drama about three solo-artists who collide at the same crossroads and discover harmony. Thus is born "RGB" (at least until they come up with a better band name) and what follows is their roller-coaster-ride journey across America for a one last shot at musical glory.

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Noel Murray Los Angeles Times 02/27/2021
"The Independents" is a wisp of a movie, generally likable but largely insubstantial. But when Price, Naughton and Chartrand start to play? The film becomes a warm and welcoming celebration of music for music's sake. Go to Full Review
Stephen Farber The Hollywood Reporter 02/09/2018
The songs are smoothly integrated into the story, but the film's main virtue is the warmth it shows toward the three main characters and their sometimes desperate dreams. Go to Full Review
Julia Swift My Champlain Valley 03/29/2021
6
The uplifting movie we all need right now. Let yourself be carried away by the music that will make you get up off your couch with a smile, ready to believe in the goodness of people again. Just don't look too closely at the craft elements. Go to Full Review
Bobby LePire Film Threat 03/08/2021
7.5/10
While the full-blown comedic moments do not work, The Independents is an engaging movie with a strong cast and absolutely amazing songs. Go to Full Review
Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 03/05/2021
The Independents is pleasant and innocuous, making fun of overnight-success conventions while at the same time not straying very far from them. Go to Full Review
Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment 02/26/2021
6/10
There's something quite honest about it all, which blends well with the movie's hangout vibe. Go to Full Review
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STEPHEN P Jan 9 Well, I learned a lesson here—look at the number of ratings! The scores for this movie were very high, but it has 8 professional views and fewer than 50 audience views. The music was actually good, but the production seemed amateurish. The guys seem really talented, but the movie, I feel, did them no favors. It was basically a Lifetime Network type movie. See more Jay D 10/10/2024 I LOVE this film. As a former touring musician, this hits home in so many ways. The story, the humor, the emotions, the ups and downs, the characters. It is so well done and the music is just beautiful. The song “Spark” from this film was actually my wedding song! See more James W 07/27/2024 Excellent movie, outstanding band! I have enjoyed watching the performers live and I thought their artistic creativity with the movie (and their music, individually and collectively) was absolutely outstanding!!! I gave five stars, I would give ten stars if it was offered!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 See more Linda M 03/09/2024 This movie was a delight to watch from start to finish. It was funny yet relatable in a deep way. Talented acting and most of all, wonderful music! See more 05/16/2021 Much like any modern movie about music they make it seem like song writing or being a musician is all about ambition. The fact is, there's very little money and HUGE amounts of work to be a musician. Nobody can just sit down and harmonize / write songs like in this movie. That said, I enjoyed the story and it was neat to find out that they are actually a real band. I just hate the message that it's ok to abandon a life you've worked really hard for, spent lots of money preparing for, just to go play a show in California. See more 03/31/2021 A delightful, unpretentious gem of a movie. Refreshes your soul and the soundtrack is great to boot. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis THE INDEPENDENTS is a musical comedy/drama about three solo-artists who collide at the same crossroads and discover harmony. Thus is born "RGB" (at least until they come up with a better band name) and what follows is their roller-coaster-ride journey across America for a one last shot at musical glory.
Director
Greg Naughton
Producer
Jonathan Burkhart, Dorottya Mathe, Greg Naughton
Screenwriter
Greg Naughton
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 9, 2021
Runtime
1h 37m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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