In Production
What we’re working on now
Live Free or Die
In production (2012)
Director: Jeremiah Zagar
Producer: Lori Cheatle, Co-Producer Gabriel Sedgwick
A feature documentary about how a quiet small-town New England crime story became one of the most sensational and iconic cases of the 20th century, inspiring a range of motion pictures, books, art and theater. (more)
Music and the Bottom Line
In production (2012)
Director: Doug Block
Producer: Lori Cheatle
For almost 30 years, The Bottom Line Cabaret in New York City held its place as one of the most important music venues in the world, until it was closed down in infamous real estate battle in 2004. Music and The Bottom Line is a classic comeback story, following owner Allan Pepper on his relentless quest at age 62 to find a new location for the Bottom Line and restore it to it’s former glory, against overwhelming odds. (more)
What a Mother
In development (2012)
Director: Gayle Kirschenbaum
Producer: Lori Cheatle; Executive Producers: Caroline Hirsch (of Caroline’s on Broadway), Basil Hero
A feature-length documentary that looks at the complex, quirky and very funny relationships between some of today’s top comedians and their mothers. (more)
Untitled Bill Graham/Fillmore East Documentary
In early production (2012)
Directors: Leon Gast, Amalie R. Rothschild
Producers: Lori Cheatle, Amy Hobby
The film tells the fascinating story of the larger-than-life music producer and impresario Bill Graham, during the transformation of rock and roll music from an idealistic youth social movement into a cutthroat industry. (more)
The Viking of 6th Avenue
In early production (2012)
Director: Holly Elson
Producers: Holly Elson, Lori Cheatle
For the first time on film, The Viking of Sixth Avenue tells the story of Moondog: New York Street icon, internationally renowned composer and the ultimate musical cult figure. (more)
Lillo’s Story
In early production (2012)
Producers: Lori Cheatle, Gabriel Sedgwick
A short documentary telling the story of Lillo, an immigrant Italian carpenter who sees his life crumble after one of his sons kills the other in a fit of rage. (more)
112 Weddings (working title)
In production (2012-13)
Director: Doug Block
Producers: Lori Cheatle, Doug Block
For the past twenty years, Doug Block has supported his documentary filmmaking career with a side business of videotaping weddings. Now, as he approaches his own 25th anniversary, Block uses the big event to take a broad and fascinating look at marriage. (more)
