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A Two Hearted Tale

Bret Miller, Rory K. McHarg

/ New Zealand, United States

/ 2023

/ 40 mins

/ English

International Premiere

Dave Chappelle asked for a Bell’s Beer during a comedy set in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Taking a sip, he casually called out, "The Two-Hearted Ale? Why the hell did you put a fish on the label?" This is the story of that label, and its eccentric artist, Ladislav Hanka.

** This short film screens as part of Shorts 4 collection **

Director Rory McHarg was present for Q&A following the in-cinema screening in Auckland

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Film Info

Director: Bret Miller, Rory K. McHarg

Producer: Stevie Ansara

Country: New Zealand, United States

Language: English

Year: 2023

Duration: 40 mins

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