The Wrecking Crew

“Tedesco nails the point: that the beauty of pop music lies not with the prancing pop starlets, but in the hands of the average-looking, insanely talented artists behind the scenes.” – The Guardian

“A heartfelt, overdue tribute to overshadowed brilliance.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Directed by Denny Tedesco, son of guitarist Tommy Tedesco, the 2008 documentary, The Wrecking Crew, celebrates the unsung Los Angeles session musicians who provided backing instrumentation for legendary artists such as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby. Featuring interviews with producers, engineers, and the musicians themselves, this joyful documentary reveals the talent behind iconic hits such as “California Dreamin'”, “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'”, and “Good Vibrations.”

In 2025, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

Popcorn and refreshments are available for purchase.

6:30 PM – Doors open
7:00 PM – Film starts

Tickets:
$10 for non-members
$5 for members (WJCT donor of $60 per year minimum)

Run time: 1 hour, 41 minutes
PG

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