A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Ernie Hudson, Ivan Reitman, David Foster
Written by:
Fran Strine
Directed by:
Fran Strine
Release Date:
September 26, 2020
Original Title:
Who You Gonna Call?
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
BR: 18 CH: 12 GB: 15
Runtime: 87
Filmmaker Fran Strine explores the riveting true story of the man who wrote and recorded the global smash hit song “Ghostbusters,” which became a universally recognized pop culture classic.
Chances are, even someone who doesn't immediately recognize the name Ray Parker Jr. will recognize his monster smash hit song "Ghost Busters" This is the amazing and fascinating story of Ray Parker Jr. who escaped the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots to become one of the most prolific session guitarists, songwriters and stars of the 70's and 80's. From award winning director and producer of the hit film, Hired Gun, Fran Strine unveils the never before told stories of Ray Parker Jr. who has given him unprecedented access to his story. You know Ray Parker Jr. as the artist who wrote and recorded Ghostbusters, but what you don't know his his back story and what it took for him to get there. From the streets of Detroit to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Parkers journey is one you won't believe.
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