The new documentary, Birth of the Living Dead, attempts to tell the story of its creation and journey in to history, a journey well worth taking.
This is the first film that attempts to detail the outside forces that surrounded the films release, and the lasting impact of those who saw it in the theater for the first time. This doc not only interviews George Romero and crew, but for the first time (I believe), theater-goers that saw it and were change by the absolute horror they saw on screen. These are very real and honest stories and allow us – for the first time – to live vicariously through the people of the time, feeling their shock, emotion, and interest as if we were there in that theater.
Interviewee and executive producer Larry Fessenden once again proves not only to be a filmmaker, but a patron of the genre. His love shines through and through as I doubt this would have been made without his help. Thanks, Larry and thanks, George.
Part biography, part history lesson and part time capsule, Birth of the Living Dead is not just the best Romero documentary to date, but a love letter to a bye gone era when friends got together to make movies that people actually saw. A love letter to the independent spirit and the belief that Yes, we can do this! Remember that whenever you stop believing, its a huge morale booster.
This movie reminds us all that you dont always need money, just heart.
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