I was invited to attend a special screening of On Broadway, an independent film shot entirely against the backdrop of Boston. This movie featured a little more fanfare than your typical independent production due to the impressive list of luminairies appearing in the movie – Mike O’Malley, Joey McIntyre, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, and Eliza Dushku. 
The premise is simple but effective: Joey McIntyre attends his uncle’s wake and is heavily moved by the coming together of family & friends. He decides to encapsulate his experience by writing a play, and furthermore, bringing it to stage in hopes of reinvigorating his sour relationship with his father.
Along the way this movie features spurts of comedy, drama, emotion, and most importantly – inspiration. Sure the plot setup may have dragged a little slowly in the beginning, but the latter two thirds of the movie creates a relationship with the viewer that we all can relate with because we’ve all had similar challenges.
Though it’s a low budget independent film, the feel good smile on your face as you leave the theater is worthy of a big time blockbuster.
On Broadway is about family, heritage, pride, and taking chances. I recommend it.
