During their annual Fourth of July holiday, a recovered alcoholic and jazz musician in New York City confronts his sarcastic family. Sarah Tollemache, Paula Plum, Robert Walsh, Robert Kelly, and Joe List, who also acts as a co-writer, round out the cast.
Is “Fourth of July” based on a true story?
It is a fictional story. “Fourth of July,” a new comedy-drama directed by Louis C.K., is the controversial comedian’s first full directorial attempt since confessing to sexual misconduct in 2017. The film follows a recovering alcoholic from New York City who conflicts with his family on their annual July 4th holiday trip, which C.K. also co-wrote with Joe List. Sarah Tollemache, Paula Plum, Robert Walsh, and Robert Kelly co-star with List in the film. C.K. also has a tiny role in the film.
“Fourth of July” will be released in theaters on July 1st, according to C.K.’s official website. The times and places of the performances have yet to be revealed. C.K. will also go on a one-night-only tour with the film in New York City (Beacon Theater, June 30), Boston (Shubert Theater, July 1), and Chicago (July 1). (The Vic, July 2). C.K.’s website has tickets for these special screenings available now. List and C.K. will both be in attendance for these screenings and will take part in a post-screening Q&A.
The Orchard, which held theatrical distribution rights to “I Love You, Daddy,” canceled the film’s New York premiere soon before The New York Times published its exposé on C.K.’s sexual misconduct. The film’s theatrical release was later canceled by the distributor, who also dumped the picture. “I Love You, Daddy” was never released as a single.