One of our favorite docs at the @poppyjasperiff is the excellent VOICES: The Danny Gans Story, by his son, @gans_andrew . It plays tomorrow and our Q&A with Andrew Davies Gans is at the LINK IN BIO. #documentary #dannygans #film #poppyjasperfilmfestival
One of the first interviews I filmed making VOICES was with Donny Osmond. Donny was one of my dad’s closest friends and sitting down to interview him was one of those rare moments where past and present collide — I felt the weight of my dad’s legacy along with the responsibility and privilege of telling a story that mattered long before I came along.
This interview helped me start seeing my dad not just as a performer or affirming my memory of him, but as a full person — What struck me most was how honest and open Donny was. He didn’t just talk about the performer everyone knew — he talked about the man behind it. Hearing those stories helped me see my dad more clearly as a full person with dreams, ambition, struggles, and flaws. It gave me a deeper understanding of who he was, and I’m grateful to have had the chance to capture that on camera.
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This past weekend my film, VOICES: The Danny Gans Story won the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature at the Coronado Island Film Festival.
Winning the Award is an incredible honor. But more than that, it’s a reminder of why I made VOICES in the first place: to connect with people and to keep my father’s legacy alive in a way that’s honest, human, and filled with love.
This film is obviously deeply personal. It’s my father’s story, my family’s story, and in many ways, my own journey toward understanding, healing, and honoring the man behind the legend. To have an audience connect with it so strongly… that's a major step in the right direction.
Thank you to everyone in Coronado who showed up, watched, stayed for Q&As, and shared your stories with me. I felt the love and sincerity in every handshake and conversation. This community embraced the film with open arms, and I’ll never forget it.
A huge thank you to the entire Coronado Island Film Festival team — your passion, your kindness, and the way you champion filmmakers is truly special. This festival has heart, and it shows. I’m grateful to have been part of it.
Onward.
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A night for the ages! Thank you to everyone who came out to support and celebrate VOICES: The Danny Gans Story! 🎬🍾🎉
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MOVIE REVIEW
Voices: The Danny Gans Story
NR - 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2025
Runtime: 1h 43m
Director(s): Andrew Davies Gans
Where to Watch: shown at the 2024 Dances With Films LA Film Festival
RAVING REVIEW: Some projects hit harder when the camera turns inward, looking at the subject and those who meant the most to the subject's world. What begins as a tribute evolves into something more textured—an introspective examination of legacy, identity, and the weight of preserving a name that once lit up the Las Vegas strip. The director’s proximity to the subject gives the documentary a raw intimacy, elevating it from profile piece to personal reckoning.
Andrew Davies Gans (Danny Gans' son) trades the comfort of the directorial chair for something far more vulnerable: writing and directing a story that happens to be his own. He doesn’t approach it like a documentarian gathering facts, but like someone trying to make sense of a life still echoing around him. His father dominated the Vegas scene for over a decade, but his name never quite found the spotlight it deserved beyond the Strip. That disconnect—between widespread talent and limited recognition—is one of the film’s most compelling themes.
Rather than present Danny’s career chronologically, the film moves more like memory, layered, uneven, and driven by emotion. Archival footage is mixed with personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes obstacles, sit-downs with performers (with the late Louie Anderson giving perhaps the most poignant line of the entire film), and columnists who knew Danny on and off the stage. While the production faced significant delays, including the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, that extra time seems to have allowed Andrew to dig deeper. He isn’t just showcasing his father’s career—he’s unpacking the emotional landscape of what that legacy left behind.
The film alternates between performance and privacy. We see Danny’s signature impressions and transitions on stage, but the quieter moments hit harder...
My full review on www.OHMR.us
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Danny Gans was one of Las Vegas’ biggest headliners. We just wrapped up an interview with his son, Andrew Gans. We unpack so many stories & feelings in this conversation. The world premiere of “Voices: The Danny Gans Story,” is June 20th in Hollywood. More to come on the Vegas Revealed TV Show & audio podcast.
Excited to announce that the beautiful & inspiring documentary feature film portrait of an iconic Las Vegas entertainer ‘VOICES: THE DANNY GANS STORY’ will be launching at the awesome Dances With Films Festival on Friday June 20th at 5.00pm PST.
Give my super talented filmmaker @gans_andrew a follow to find out more
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Cannes 2025 is in the books. What an incredible experience taking “VOICES: The Danny Gans Story” into the world. The road to sharing my Dad’s legacy is taking shape. No matter what happens, I’m proud of the film I’ve made. 🎬🎥🍿🍾✨
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Making this film took longer and was more challenging than I ever expected. But it’s done now and I’m excited to share my dad’s story with the world and honor him in the way he deserves. #VOICES
