There’s a new “melancholy Christmas musical” to add to your list of indie film favorites, and when we had a chance to see an advance screening, we immediately knew that this story was YOUR kind of story. A hard-working, veteran singer-songwriter is trying to make it through to the end of another long year, wondering if it is time to lay down the dream. Boy does this one strike close to home.

Long December marks the acting debut of Stephen Williams of the band Jude Moses and sideman for the John Mark McMillan band. (McMillan also has a very convincing role in the film.) The film co-stars Charley Koontz (“Community,” “The Boys”), Emily Althaus (“Orange is the New Black,” “Handmaid’s Tale”), and Maximiliano Hernandez (“Avengers: Endgame,” “Sicario”). The soundtrack is available on all streaming platforms right now, and the film premiers on VOD platforms on November 12^th.

Check out the trailer:

Join JJT as he sits down with writer/director Thomas Torrey to hear about the origin of the story, the music, and the production. (And thanks to friend of the show, Chris White of Electric Jesus fame for the tip-off on this one.)

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MUSIC LIST:

Stephen George Williams & Jude Moses – Man on the Millionth Mile (in the pub)

Kevin Dailey – Let the Dream Go

John Mark McMillan & Stephen George Williams – Borderland (Live)

Kevin Dailey – Drive to Nashville

Stephen George Williams & Jude Moses – Heavy Hope

Stephen George Williams & Jude Moses – Look to the West (Live)

Stephen George Williams, Jude Moses & Emily Althaus – Dream (Beau’s Lullaby)

Stephen George Williams & Jude Moses – O Holy Night (in the pub)

Stephen George Williams & Jude Moses – Silent Night