Tom Hanks Son Crowdsources Tower Records Doc

Tom Hanks made his name first TV buffoonery before becoming a Serious Dramatic actor and then producer and documentary producer.

His eldest son Colin appears to be following in those exact footsteps. Except, where Hanks Sr.'s documentary interest has leaned toward conventional Americana (World War 2, NASA), Hanks junior's is a different element of American culture.

Colin Hanks is looking to tell (and sell) the story of the rise and fall of Tower Records, the music retailer that closed its doors in 2006. And you can own a piece of it.Continue reading...