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Blood Into Wine

101 minutes| Ryan Page/Christopher Pomerenke | United States of America | 2010
Blood Into Wine documentary film, has reviewed as a rock version of the film Sideways, centers around Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer front man Maynard James Keenan and his mission to bring credibility and sustainability to a newly born Arizona wine industry as well as getting a look at the reclusive figure that has been the subject of intense curiosity since Tool burst on to the scene in the early 90’s. The film also has a light-hearted, comedic edge to it and features Bob Odenkirk, Tim & Eric (Awesome Show), Patton Oswalt and Milla Jovovich. While the film focuses on Keenan’s winemaking, Blood Into Wine gives a larger picture of the often reclusive singer. "Maynard is as mysterious and complex as rumored so we don't know exactly why he allowed our cameras and questions into his world for the winemaking year of 2009," explains co-director Ryan Page. "But once we got past his pitbulls and his crossbows we were surprised that Maynard was open with us challenging the perception of him as a celebrity winemaker and the notion that making wine in Arizona is like making wine on the moon. Maynard and Eric continue to surprise the wine making world right now," co-director Christopher Pomerenke adds. Co-directed by Ryan Page and Christopher Pomerenke (Moog, The Heart is a Drum Machine), the documentary was shot using multiple Red One cameras, allowing cinematographer Cary Truelick to capture the craggy landscape surrounding Keenan’s vineyards in stunning detail. Editor Robert Beadle skillfully worked with over 200 hours of footage to help craft the story of two pioneer winemakers in an unforgiving region. Blood Into Wine was Produced by Chris "Topper" McDaniel, Ryan Page, Jason Stall, and Christopher Pomerenke. Opening night includes a wine tasting from the Arizona Stronghold winery owed by Maynard Keenan
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