“MORE THAN ME” FILM MOVES VIEWERS.

“MORE THAN ME” FILM MOVES VIEWERS. Among the hundreds of comments received this past week by Pilotfish, the producers of the documentary “More Than Me,” which premiered on the Current TV cable network on November 10 and continues to rerun regularly, is an especially personal and poignant (unedited) note from an Iraq vet. The film stars Jim Breuer and his dad, who the former SNL cast member cares for during an extended cross-country comedy tour.

“i was truly moved by the movie and just wanted to say thank you so much. it really put alot of things into perspective with my relationship with my father. it felt like Jim was talking to me directly. my father and i have always had a close relationship but he made some points that really hit home. after 4 years in the infantry as a rifleman and being wounded in iraq in 2008 i pride myself in being a tough and somewhat callous at heart but this really cut right through that to the point that i immediately texted my father 1000 miles away that he has always been there for me and i promise to always be there for him. i owe him so much. thank you again. even if this movie changes only one person’s relationship, it is a total success. you guys did that for me tonight.”

Scroll to the November 6 "Longevity Rules" post for more details on the film. 

BREUER DOCUMENTARY “MORE THAN ME” TO PREMIERE ON CURRENT TV NOV. 10.

BREUER DOCUMENTARY “MORE THAN ME” TO PREMIERE ON CURRENT TV NOV. 10. Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Jim Breuer’s feature documentary “More Than Me” will receive its worldwide television premiere on November 10, 2012 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on the Current TV cable network.

The film, co-produced by Pilotfish Productions and Lazy Eyes Productions, chronicles Breuer’s experiences as the primary caregiver of his 84-year-old father while on the road for a cross-country comedy tour. “I knew he needed to get out of the house … I knew this would give him so much life,” Breuer says in the film referring to his father.

Shot in 2008, “More Than Me” has since made the rounds on the festival circuit, including a screening at the inaugural ArcLight Documentary Film Festival in Hollywood in 2011 and a Best Documentary award at the United Film Festival-New York earlier this year. “It’s taken us four years to get to this point,” said director, William Philbin. “You stick with it because you believe your story needs to be told. And it’s great to have a partner in Current that shares our belief.” Philbin’s partner at Pilotfish and “More Than Me” producer, Zac Greenbaum, echoed the director’s sentiment. “‘More Than Me’ is our first feature film; the footage was shot shortly after we founded our company, so it’s extremely gratifying to finally expose it to a larger audience.”

The deal gives Current an exclusive 2-year license to broadcast the documentary to its 60 million U.S. households.

Until now, “More Than Me” has only been available for purchase on DVD through Breuer’s website.

Jason Connell, owner of United Films and “More Than Me” sales representative, orchestrated the deal after spending several months searching for the film’s TV home. “In the end, Current was the perfect fit. Their programming is always thought provoking and they appreciate the power of documentary film to educate and entertain at the same time.”

“Our goal is to provide our viewers with unique content that matters,” said Mike Bunnell, Current’s vice president of programming. “The subject matter of ‘More Than Me’ -- caring for aging family members -- is something we all can relate to. And it’s the very raw, funny, intimate way in which this story was captured that makes it special. It will definitely spark some conversation.”

Pilotfish’s experience documenting complex subject matter such as caregiving and aging extends beyond this documentary to include producing a series of award-winning TV advertising campaigns and promotional short films for Eskaton and Aging Services of California, among others.

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“MORE THAN ME”

“MORE THAN ME” documents former SNL cast member Jim Breuer’s cross-country comedy tour, accompanied by his 84-year-old dad. Not surprisingly, film segments featuring Breuer’s stand-up routines and the travails of weeks of touring thousands of miles by bus produce plenty of hilarious moments. What is surprising -- because it so unexpected -- is how incredibly poignant and inspiring it is to witness Breuer use humor and compassion to care for his dad as his health deteriorates. Watch the film's trailer. And then you will want to order the DVD.