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Feature: The film Burt tells an unconventional story of fatherhood and Parkinson’s
18 minutes Posted Jun 19, 2026 at 2:33 am.
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The topic: 

The new film Burt tells the story of Burt Berger, a 69-year-old musician in LA living with Parkinson's who reconnects with an adult son he never knew he had. The film was shot over seven days in Los Angeles on a micro-budget of $7,000. 

A personal story: Director and co-writer of the film, Joe Burke’s own father is living with Parkinson’s. A portion of the proceeds will go to Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles. 

Where to watch: Burt is available on VOD on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

Guest:

Joe Burke, co-writer and director of the film Burt

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