UK based Indie CARDINAL RELEASING Ltd have announced their exclusive agreement with the Estate of Chuck Berry, and Widow Themetta Berry, to produce the all-access, feature Documentary, 'CHUCK! The Documentary' ( working title).
The 90-minute feature documentary production has been given all access to those in the know and now willing to share the surprising truth about the life and loves, highs and lows of the Granddaddy of Rock and Roll, Mr Chuck Berry.
Director Jon Brewer of CARDINAL RELEASING said:
"I am very privileged to be able to produce and direct this fully authorised and official story of the legendary Chuck Berry."
Themetta 'Toddy' Berry with Director Jon Brewer
CARDINAL RELEASING are also working with the Berry Estate on the 'Chuck Berry Biopic Feature Film' (dramatised) for Worldwide Cinematic release, with pre-production expected to start this Summer, upon completion of Chuck! The Documentary ( working title).
Chuck Berry died on March 18, 2017, leaving his family, Wife, Themetta Berry, and Ingrid, Charles Junior, Aloha and Melodie.
His last album 'Chuck', released that year, was his first studio album in 38 years and incorporated 3 generations of the Berry family in its recording.