Episode description
What would you do if you could spend just five minutes alone with the person who wronged you?
Director Michael Lombardi explains the premise behind his latest film, The Retaliators, and reveals the TRUE STORY that actually inspired the film!
Michael walks us down the long and twisted road that brought this film to life; from gathering a cast of all-star musicians to the battles of filming though Covid, Michael holds nothing back.
We also touch on how Michael’s role in the Emmy Award winning series Rescue Me helped to shape his career as a director. Things come full circle as we get into Michael’s musical background, and how music has been a huge influence throughout his life.
We also learn on this episode:
- How Denis Leary came up with the concept behind Rescue Me
- Who was the key that unlocked a roster of musicians for The Retaliators
- What the difference is between a producer and a director
- Why you need to watch The Retaliators this Halloween season
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