A new independent film about the cocktail renaissance in America, Hey Bartender, hit the big screen this month, with showings in select cities throughout the country. The movie, featuring some of the most recognizable names in the nightlife industry, is also available for purchase or rent on iTunes.
Directed By Douglas Tirola, HEY BARTENDER tells the story of how the renaissance of the bartender comes to be in the era of the craft cocktail. The documentary focuses on two bartenders trying to achieve their dreams through the world of bartending.
After being injured a Marine turns his goals to becoming a rock star bartender at the best cocktail bar in the world. A former bank executive who bought the corner bar in his hometown struggles to keep it afloat in a community that no longer values a place where everyone knows your name.
Featuring the most famous bartenders in the world along with unprecedented access to the most exclusive bars in New York City and commentary from Graydon Carter, Danny Meyer and Amy Sacco.
Check your local listings for showings, or download HEY BARTENDER from iTunes.
See the trailer here:
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/heybartender/
