Man in Red Bandana
“He went up, so others could come down.”
Synopsis
"Man in Red Bandana" is about Welles Remy Crowther, an extraordinary 9/11 hero. However, how his heroics became known is even more remarkable. Eight months after the disaster, his parents learned about how their son spent his last hour due to an ordinary object ... a red bandana. This revelation dramatically shifts their perspective on their loss. After hearing his remarkable story and how it unfolds, viewers will see how the actions of one man have touched 1,000s. This inspirational segment of the film depicts the unique, diverse and folklore ways that Welles is honored throughout the United States including in art, sports and song. Even President Barack Obama pays homage to this young man in the film. Our uplifting ending culminates in the revelation of a secret about Welles that can only be described as "perfect".
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
The Lafayette Theater, Suffern, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 8, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew J Weiss
- Original Score
- Mark degli Antoni
- Original Title
- Man in Red Bandana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- RDZ Productions, LLC, Distribber, Verdi Productions, Magna Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew J Weiss
Mark degli Antoni
Doug Forbes
Matthew J Weiss, Neal Cortell, Chad A. Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Mark degli Antoni
Original Music Composer
Doug Forbes
Editor
Matthew J Weiss
Director
Matthew J Weiss
Producer
Neal Cortell
Producer
Chad A. Verdi
Producer
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What is Man in Red Bandana about?
"Man in Red Bandana" is about Welles Remy Crowther, an extraordinary 9/11 hero. However, how his heroics became known is even more remarkable. Eight months after the disaster, his parents learned about how their son spent his last hour due to an ordinary object ... a red bandana. This revelation dramatically shifts their perspective on their loss. After hearing his remarkable story and how it unfolds, viewers will see how the actions of one man have touched 1,000s. This inspirational segment of the film depicts the unique, diverse and folklore ways that Welles is honored throughout the United States including in art, sports and song. Even President Barack Obama pays homage to this young man in the film. Our uplifting ending culminates in the revelation of a secret about Welles that can only be described as "perfect".
Who directed Man in Red Bandana?
Man in Red Bandana was directed by Matthew J Weiss.
Who stars in Man in Red Bandana?
The principal cast of Man in Red Bandana includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Lyle Lovett.
When was Man in Red Bandana released and how long is it?
Man in Red Bandana was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Man in Red Bandana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man in Red Bandana was composed by Mark degli Antoni.