“Dreamin’ Wild” tells the true story of the Emerson family and the tumult that followed the success of their self-recorded pop-funk album of the same name, which went largely unnoticed until critics rediscovered and reappraised it decades later. Now, as an adult, Donnie is forced to confront the ghosts from the past and grapple with the emotional toll his dreams have taken on the family who supported him.
Zia Records presents a screening of the film DREAMIN’ WILD with special guest appearances from Donnie Emerson and Nancy Sophia Emerson live in-person!
Jason P. Woodbury (Aquarium Drunkard) will host a post-screening Q&A with Donnie & Nancy. Donnie & Nancy will also be in-store at Zia Records Tempe (Mill & Southern) for a live performance and signing! More info coming soon. About the Film: The feature film is based on the true story of two brothers Donnie & Joe Emerson, & their self-recorded 1979 album, Dreamin’ Wild (featuring the underground hit song “Baby”), which went largely unnoticed until critics rediscovered and reappraised it decades later. Now, as an adult, Donnie is forced to confront the ghosts from the past and grapple with the emotional toll his dreams have taken on the family who supported him. Starring Casey Affleck as Donnie Emerson, Walton Goggins as Joe Emerson and Zooey Deschanel as Nancy. *Donnie & Nancy will be available for a signing after the Q&A.