Robert Schwartzman Talks Zombies Movie at LIMEHOF Music Doc Film Festival

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode recorded live at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, director Robert Coppola Schwartzman joins Tom Needham just after the closing-night screening of his award-winning documentary, Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary, and moments before being honored with the Best Director Award at the LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival. Schwartzman shares insights into the decades-spanning story behind the film, his thoughtful approach to capturing the band’s creative bond and resilience, and why their music continues to find new audiences. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at a documentary that celebrates artistry, history, and the enduring emotional power of song.The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival returns September 25–27, 2026, in Stony Brook, New York. Recognized as America’s first and only music documentary film festival, it features screenings, filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions, and live performances, celebrating music’s history while inspiring future storytellers. Film submissions for the 2026 festival are now open at https://www.limusichalloffame.org/long-island-music-and-entertainment-hall-of-fame-music-documentary-film-festival/Buy tickets to visit LIMEHOF at:https://www.limusichalloffame.org/tickets-and-gift-cards/The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at:97 Main StreetStony Brook, NY 11790Email: [email protected]: 631-689-5888