"Either You're In, Or You're In The Way"

Hi, I am Mike's little sister, Margaret, and I just thought I'd stop into 2dobeforeidie today with a cool story that seems to fit the very essence of this blog.  

I went to a book signing the other evening to learn more about a recently published book called Either You're In or You're in The Way. I got so much more out of the event than I expected. The book is by two brothers about their experience writing and making their first film. The guys were charismatic, off-the-cuff, and unassuming; stories tumbled out of both of them and captivated everyone in the audience. They showed scenes from the completed film and signed books.  I haven't read a book so fast in years and I laughed out loud the whole time. Below is the story behind their film and subsequent book as well as a few excerpts from their book. The excerpts are not examples of the funnier moments, mind you, but they should give you an idea about what this is all about. They're showing the film at San Francisco's Bookstock on June 6th at AT&T Park, if you're interested in seeing it for yourself. 

"When identical twin brothers, Logan and Noah Miller’s homeless father died alone in a jail cell, they vowed, come hell or high water that their film, Touching Home, would be made as a dedication to their love for him. Either You’re In Or You’re In the Way is the amazing story of how--without a dime to their names nor a single meaningful contact in Hollywood--they managed to write, produce, act, and direct a feature film in under a year starring four-time Academy Award-nominated actor Ed Harris and a cast and crew with 11 Academy Awards and 26 nominations." (more at the 'continue reading' link below...)