The Gregg Russell Story

The Gregg Russell Story is a moving non fiction film that tells the story of the life of musician Gregory Russell who became a household name as a beachside entertainer. The documentary highlights how he transformed himself from being an unknown artist to a famous figure in Hilton Head Island and further features his contributions to the local culture and the impact he made on the people he performed for throughout his life.

Cast:

Paul Dano as Gregg Russell

Annette Bening as his caring mother

Lily James as a musician

Positive Aspects:

This documentary film focuses within a framework by bringing forward an artist who remains largely ignored in the mainstream today, bringing small but important episodes from his life into perspective.

In this performance, Paul Dano was able to give an emotionally rich depiction of a creative artist who is passionate about his work and his surrounding people.

Excellent cinematography with beautiful beach settings which add to the overall coziness of the film.

Negative Aspects:

Some moments intend to be rather slow in pace and this can be a problem for those people who have no prior knowledge of the life and professional journey of Gregg Russell.

Some of the back story characters lack a certain degree of intricacy which brings down the impact of the bonds portrayed in the film.