The Ballad Of Wallis Island (2025)
Eccentric lottery winner, Charles, dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer, back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
Cuban Fury (2014)
A former salsa star attempts a comeback.
The One And Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island (2006)
A millionaire buys his very own one man concert. Winner of the UK Short Film Award at EIFF 2007.
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