Bang! The Bert Berns Story

SPECIAL EVENT FEATURING THE ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTOR BRETT BERNS, WHO WILL INTRODUCE THE FILM AND PARTICIPATE IN A Q&A AFTER THE SCREENING

Music and the Mob collide in Bang! The Bert Berns Story, a riveting documentary that unveils the incredible life and legacy of songwriter and record producer Bert Berns. Narrated by Steven Van Zandt, the film tells the story of the man behind some of the most iconic hits of the ’60s—songs like Twist & Shout, Piece of My Heart, Hang On Sloopy, and Here Comes the Night. Though his name remains unknown to many, his music shaped the sound of rock and soul, launching the careers of legends like Van Morrison and Neil Diamond.

Through rare performance footage and candid interviews with those who knew him best—including Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Ronald Isley, Solomon Burke, and Ben E. King—filmmakers Brett Berns & Bob Sarles paint an intimate portrait of his late father’s genius and the gritty, high-stakes world of the recording industry.