Waiting: The Van Duren Story
Synopsis
Born out of the ashes of Big Star, arguably the greatest cult band of all time, Memphis local Van Duren joined forces with ex-members Chris Bell & Jody Stephens to form a band and become regulars on the 70s Memphis bar circuit. In little time they got the attention of Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, who then started managing Van Duren. Van was tipped to be the next Paul McCartney but instead faded into obscurity. Forty years later, two friends from Australia (a band manager and musician) chance upon the mysterious musician’s lost album. They fall hopelessly in love with the music and set out to discover why Van Duren isn’t a household name.
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WAITING: The Van Duren Story (Official Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-26
Top Cast
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Wade Jackson
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Greg Carey
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Andrew Loog Oldham
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Jody Stephens
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Mickey Curry
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Donna Duren Levi
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Aven Duren
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Greg Morrow
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Mike Brignardello
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Jon Tiven
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Christine Ohlman
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Richard Robinson
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Doug Snyder
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Bruce Levi
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Hilly Michaels
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Dennis O'Neil
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Tom MacGregor
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wade Jackson, Greg Carey
- Screenplay & Story
- Wade Jackson, Greg Carey, Jonathan Sequeira
- Original Title
- Waiting: The Van Duren Story
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Grow Yourself Up Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wade Jackson, Greg Carey
Wade Jackson, Greg Carey, Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira
Department Leadership Roster
Wade Jackson
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Wade Jackson
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Greg Carey
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Jonathan Sequeira
Editor
Greg Carey
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Jonathan Sequeira
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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What is Waiting: The Van Duren Story about?
Born out of the ashes of Big Star, arguably the greatest cult band of all time, Memphis local Van Duren joined forces with ex-members Chris Bell & Jody Stephens to form a band and become regulars on the 70s Memphis bar circuit. In little time they got the attention of Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, who then started managing Van Duren. Van was tipped to be the next Paul McCartney but instead faded into obscurity. Forty years later, two friends from Australia (a band manager and musician) chance upon the mysterious musician’s lost album. They fall hopelessly in love with the music and set out to discover why Van Duren isn’t a household name.
Who directed Waiting: The Van Duren Story?
Waiting: The Van Duren Story was directed by Wade Jackson, Greg Carey.
Who stars in Waiting: The Van Duren Story?
The principal cast of Waiting: The Van Duren Story includes Van Duren, Wade Jackson, Greg Carey, Andrew Loog Oldham, Jody Stephens.
When was Waiting: The Van Duren Story released and how long is it?
Waiting: The Van Duren Story was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waiting: The Van Duren Story?
Waiting: The Van Duren Story holds official age classifications: AU: E.