IFH 870: He Waited 11 YEARS to Make His Movie—Then Jimmy Kimmel Changed Everything with Don Barris

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari by IFH Industries, Inc.

Sep 1, 202675:14TV & Film

What happens when Hollywood never comes knocking? Comedian, filmmaker, podcaster, and longtime Jimmy Kimmel collaborator Don Barris shares the unconventional journey that eventually led to the cult comedy Windy City Heat...

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