Paul Williams Still Alive (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $38,691 | Details |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
He won Grammys and an Academy Award; wrote many #1 songs from Barbra Streisand's "Evergreen" to the Carpenter's "We've Only Just Begun" as well as Kermit the Frog's biggest hit, "The Rainbow Connection"; starred in a Brian DePalma movie; put out his own hit records and albums; was a guest on The Tonight Show fifty times; and is the president of ASCAP... and you might not have heard of him. In the 1970's, Paul Williams was the singer / actor / songwriter that emotional, alienated teenage boys all over the world wanted to be, a sex symbol before MTV, when sex symbols could be 5"2 and sing songs about loneliness with the Muppets. One of those boys was Steve Kessler, a chubby kid from Queens. Thirty years later, Kessler discovered something amazing: Paul Williams didn't die. And no one had ever tried to make a documentary about him. A wistful musical journey that will re-introduce a new generation to Williams' soulful classics, "Paul Williams: Still Alive" is the charmingly self-narrated story of Stephen Kessler's lifelong obsession with the former superstar-and what happens when the nostalgic filmmaker finally catches up with him.
Metrics
| Legs: | 3.85 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $58,138 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 1st, 2012 (Limited) by Abramorama Films |
| Video Release: | February 5th, 2013 by Virgil Films and Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for drug references and brief strong language. (Rating bulletin 2224, 5/23/2012) |
| Running Time: | 84 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Gratuitous Cameos |
| Plot point: | Biography, Musicians, Performing Arts |
| Social setting: | Movie Business, Music Industry |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | 3W Films, Mambo Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2012 | 72 | $6,116 | 1 | $6,116 | $6,116 | 1 | |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 78 | $2,855 | -53% | 2 | $1,428 | $10,449 | 2 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 63 | $10,052 | +252% | 2 | $5,026 | $22,274 | 3 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 70 | $3,142 | -69% | 2 | $1,571 | $30,615 | 4 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 88 | $811 | -74% | 1 | $811 | $32,697 | 5 |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 89 | $370 | -54% | 1 | $370 | $33,120 | 6 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 81 | $1,187 | +221% | 1 | $1,187 | $35,190 | 7 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 84 | $1,676 | +41% | 2 | $838 | $37,649 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2012 | 76 | $7,594 | 1 | $7,594 | $7,594 | 2 | |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 74 | $4,618 | -39% | 2 | $2,309 | $12,212 | 3 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 70 | $15,250 | +230% | 2 | $7,625 | $27,472 | 4 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 76 | $4,413 | -71% | 2 | $2,207 | $31,886 | 5 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 87 | $864 | -80% | 1 | $864 | $32,750 | 6 |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 86 | $1,253 | +45% | 1 | $1,253 | $34,003 | 7 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 79 | $1,970 | +57% | 1 | $1,970 | $35,973 | 8 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 77 | $2,718 | +38% | 2 | $1,359 | $38,691 | 9 |
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Synopsis
He won Grammys and an Academy Award; wrote many #1 songs from Barbra Streisand's "Evergreen" to the Carpenter's "We've Only Just Begun" as well as Kermit the Frog's biggest hit, "The Rainbow Connection"; starred in a Brian DePalma movie; put out his own hit records and albums; was a guest on The Tonight Show fifty times; and is the president of ASCAP... and you might not have heard of him. In the 1970's, Paul Williams was the singer / actor / songwriter that emotional, alienated teenage boys all over the world wanted to be, a sex symbol before MTV, when sex symbols could be 5"2 and sing songs about loneliness with the Muppets. One of those boys was Steve Kessler, a chubby kid from Queens. Thirty years later, Kessler discovered something amazing: Paul Williams didn't die. And no one had ever tried to make a documentary about him. A wistful musical journey that will re-introduce a new generation to Williams' soulful classics, "Paul Williams: Still Alive" is the charmingly self-narrated story of Stephen Kessler's lifelong obsession with the former superstar-and what happens when the nostalgic filmmaker finally catches up with him.
Metrics
| Legs: | 3.85 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $58,138 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 1st, 2012 (Limited) by Abramorama Films |
| Video Release: | February 5th, 2013 by Virgil Films and Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for drug references and brief strong language. (Rating bulletin 2224, 5/23/2012) |
| Running Time: | 84 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Gratuitous Cameos |
| Plot point: | Biography, Musicians, Performing Arts |
| Social setting: | Movie Business, Music Industry |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | 3W Films, Mambo Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2012 | 72 | $6,116 | 1 | $6,116 | $6,116 | 1 | |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 78 | $2,855 | -53% | 2 | $1,428 | $10,449 | 2 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 63 | $10,052 | +252% | 2 | $5,026 | $22,274 | 3 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 70 | $3,142 | -69% | 2 | $1,571 | $30,615 | 4 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 88 | $811 | -74% | 1 | $811 | $32,697 | 5 |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 89 | $370 | -54% | 1 | $370 | $33,120 | 6 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 81 | $1,187 | +221% | 1 | $1,187 | $35,190 | 7 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 84 | $1,676 | +41% | 2 | $838 | $37,649 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2012 | 76 | $7,594 | 1 | $7,594 | $7,594 | 2 | |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 74 | $4,618 | -39% | 2 | $2,309 | $12,212 | 3 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 70 | $15,250 | +230% | 2 | $7,625 | $27,472 | 4 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 76 | $4,413 | -71% | 2 | $2,207 | $31,886 | 5 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 87 | $864 | -80% | 1 | $864 | $32,750 | 6 |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 86 | $1,253 | +45% | 1 | $1,253 | $34,003 | 7 |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 79 | $1,970 | +57% | 1 | $1,970 | $35,973 | 8 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 77 | $2,718 | +38% | 2 | $1,359 | $38,691 | 9 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.