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Bruce Springsteen fan film 'Tramps Like Us' set for Spring-Nuts Serenade premiere
These Tramps are ready for their close-ups.
'Tramps Like Us,' a documentary exploring the global Bruce Springsteen fan community, will have its world premiere at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug 24, in West Long Branch at the Pollak Theater on Monmouth University.
The showing is sponsored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, and the Spring-Nuts fan group. Tickets, $30, are available starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, on the Springsteen Archives website.
Proceeds will benefit the Light of Day Foundation, which raises funds in the fight against Parkinson's and related disease, and TeachRock, the school curriculum aide founded by Steven Van Zandt.
'Tramps Like Us' is directed by Dave Barry, who made the similarly-themed doc about U2 fans called 'Dream Out Loud.'
'The 'Tramps Like Us' film explores how Bruce Springsteen's music, message and presence have shaped lives and created lifelong connections,' said Barry in a statement. 'It's a tribute to the extraordinary relationship between Bruce, his music and his fans.'
Barry, a Pompton Plains native, interviewed more than 250 fans in 20 countries for the fan-funded film.
'We're thrilled to welcome 'Tramps Like Us' film to our Pollak Theatre for its premiere!' said Eileen Chapman, director of the Springsteen Archives, in a statement. 'We're excited to share in the experiences and storytelling of fans near and far.'
The film will be simultaneously streamed on the Spring-Nuts Facebook group, one-time only, as it's shown at the Pollack.
'Spring-Nuts is so proud and thrilled to be a co-promoter of this epic film ...," said Howie and Julie Chaz, founders of Spring-Nuts, in statement. 'We could not have asked for a better way to cap off Serenade weekend than to watch this mind-blowing collection of personal and profound Springsteen fans' stories together with all our fellow Spring-Nuts at Monmouth University. David Barry has done an incredible job capturing Bruce's legacy and deep connection with his fans. This is a must-see for any Springsteen fan.'
The showing coincides with the seventh annual Spring-Nuts Seaside Serenade, which takes place Aug. 22 to 24, with the main event taking place from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park.
It's five hours of Springsteen music and sing-alongs. Tickets, $125 for the main event and more, are available at
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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at cjordan@
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Springsteen fan film Tramps Like Us set for Spring-Nuts premiere
