Untitled Craft Brewing Documentary

Hundreds of picnic tables in the foreground. Empty. A small white brewery building is centered in the background. Emerging from behind it is a massive pint of golden beer with a foamy head. Behind that is the skyline of Charlotte, NC against a blue sky

Independent breweries across the US find surprising ways to thrive against the backdrop of an underdog industry battling nationwide closures and huge headwinds since prohibition.

This is a documentary feature that delves into the vibrant and dynamic world of the American craft brewing business. The film explores how various small breweries across the United States are finding innovative ways to survive amidst an industry grappling with nationwide closures and significant headwinds dating back to Prohibition. Legion Brewing in North Carolina, founded by Phil Buchy, will serve as a central case study, and the documentary will also feature several other breweries from different regions, providing a broad perspective on the craft brewing landscape and approaches to the business.
 
Director | Phil Wall
Producer| Nick Sprague