Folk Hero & Funny Guy

The best laid plans often go awry—especially when they involve stand-up comedy careers. Floundering comic Paul (Alex Karpovsky, “Girls”) is struggling both onstage and off when he gets an unexpected break: his childhood best friend offers him an opening act slot on an East Coast tour. A hit folk singer and unrepentant womanizer, Jason (Wyatt Russell, son of Kurt and Goldie) pushes Paul to break out of his shell. But as the comedian continues to bomb— only now in front of bigger crowds—he begins to doubt both his talent and Jason’s intentions. Then an attractive musician (Meredith Hagner) joins them on tour and further tests their friendship. “Folk Hero & Funny Guy” is a witty road-trip comedy driven by great music, lots of laughably terrible jokes, and three captivating lead performances full of humor and heart. In Person: Director Jeff Grace; Producer Ryland Aldrich.