Screening

About A Bag of Hammers

Year Released:

2012

Genres:

Comedy, Drama

Metadata:

Directed by Brian Crano

Two charming grifters, Ben (Jason Ritter) and Alan (Jake Sandvig), have built a larcenous business posing as car valets, only to steal the vehicles instead of parking them. Because of their less-than-ideal upbringing and a “job” that allows them to remain likeable boyish rogues, their penchant for crime is almost forgivable. However, everything changes when they meet a 12-year-old boy named Kelsey. Neglected by his mother, Kelsey is drawn to Ben and Alan and they to him - and eventually, Kelsey becomes part mascot, part protégé. His presence ultimately forces Alan and Ben to choose between a life of carelessness and the opportunity to grow up and deal with the emotional consequences that come with it.
(HD Cam presentation)

Director Brian Crano is scheduled to be present.

Brian Crano
Brian Crano is an actor and filmmaker who attended UCLA, earning a B.A. in Theatre Film and Television. He also holds a post graduate degree in classical acting and text from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He has directed several short films, and A Bag of Hammers is his first feature.