SATURDAY 9:00 // CHRIS CROFTON : NASHVILLE FAMOUS (with opening short film: TAKE ME DRUNK I'M HOME)

$15.00
sold out

Saturday August 23, 2025
9:00 PM - 10:15* PM
Main Theatre

Our festival-closing banger comes straight out of the deep annals of Nashville lore. The subject is Chris Crofton. A once-in-a-lifetime musical and comedic genius just waiting to be discovered. And waiting… waiting… I mean, there’s only so much one man can take, right?!

*Run time includes 15+ minute filmmaker Q&A after screening

Saturday August 23, 2025
9:00 PM - 10:15* PM
Main Theatre

Our festival-closing banger comes straight out of the deep annals of Nashville lore. The subject is Chris Crofton. A once-in-a-lifetime musical and comedic genius just waiting to be discovered. And waiting… waiting… I mean, there’s only so much one man can take, right?!

*Run time includes 15+ minute filmmaker Q&A after screening

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A limited number of individual tickets will be available online for each screening the week of the festival.

FILMS IN THIS PROGRAM:

Featured
Take Me Drunk I'm Home
Take Me Drunk I'm Home

Director: Nolan J. Downs

Country of Origin: United States

Synopsis: It's 5 o'clock here. As this town descends deeper into their cups, one man tries desperately to ascend his stairs to bed.

Trailer | Website

Chris Crofton: Nashville Famous
Chris Crofton: Nashville Famous

Director: Seth Pomeroy

Country of Origin: United States

Synopsis: A feature-length documentary about the life and career of underground comedian and musician Chris Crofton, and his struggles with local fame and alcoholism. The film follows Chris from his farewell show in Nashville to open mic obscurity in Los Angeles as he tries to re-establish himself in a bigger market, encountering unexpected roadblocks and successes along the way.

Trailer | Website