Santa Barbara
D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary
(Documentary)
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With: Jack Black, Kyle Gass, Tanya Black, John C. Reilly, Jon Stewart, David Letterman, Andy Dick, David Cross.
Opening clip of the D playing in Los Angeles' Pedro's Cafe in 1996 glimpses their modest beginnings, in contrast to their 2005 tour, which includes backup band. Gass frankly admits to Black that he's "not feeling" the band; Black concurs. But they have to forge through, even as bad B.O. news of their clever and inventive feature descends like a dark cloud. High point is Black standing up to David Letterman's staff (who wants Black only), insisting the pair go on Letterman's show together, or not at all. Black wins the fight, and may win more fans as a result.
Camera (color, DV), Konner; editors, James Atkinson, Eric Binns, Konner, Kevin Mayfield; music, Tenacious D. Reviewed at Santa Barbara Film Festival (Real-Markable Stories), Feb. 1, 2008. Running time: 72 MIN.
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