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2026 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by William Saunders

Drive Through the Smoke: A Night with John Popper

Synopsis

A small-stage musician faces down a once-in-a-lifetime recording session with the legendary musician John Popper amidst a string of tragic events.

Details

GenresDocumentary, Music & Performances, Comedy
Release Date2026-06-04
Runtime13 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish (United States)
CountriesUS
Production CompanyFourth.Media
Keywords
Music, Musician, Film Noir, Amusing, Uplifting, Grief, Arts & Culture, Rock Music, Pop Music, Slice of Life, Stoner Films, Heartwarming, Inspirational, Quirky, Friendship, Underdog
Ratings
US-TV: TV-14
Advisory
Language, Flashing Lights
Festivals
  • New York City Independent Film Festival
  • Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Film Festival, 2025
  • Grand Rapids Film Festival
  • ICJ International Film Award
  • Wavestock Film Festival
  • CineVet | New York City Veteran Film Showcase
  • Morphe Film Festival
  • The Great Film Club
  • Woodstock Museum Film Festival
  • Zepfest Official Selection, Round 1 Winner, Annual Winner

Cast

Dave Kellanas Self
John Popperas Self

Crew

William Saundersdirector, producer, writer
Dave Kellanwriter, composer
John Poppercomposer

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