Storyline

Scrappy documentary about a band that flew too close to the sun to make it really big. Albany, NY's Blotto rose from the ashes of the Star-Spangled Washboard Band and scored an unlikely hit with I Wanna Be A Lifeguard in the early 80's thanks in part to getting airplay on MTV when the network launched August 1, 1981. The film follows their struggles to land a major label deal despite huge success with touring and releasing their own EPs and Albums. First-time director Rob Lichter (aka Bert Blotto) puts together a funny, heart-felt portrait of the musical pranksters that is sometimes heartbreaking despite all the laughs.

Key Information

Director Rob Lichter
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Paul Jossman

Bowtie Blotto

Bill Polchinski

Broadway Blotto

Keith Stephenson

Cheese Blotto

Greg Haymes

Sergeant Blotto (aka Sarge)

Paul Rapp

Lee Harvey Blotto

Helena Binder

Blanche Blotto

David Maswick

Chevrolet Blotto

Mike Kelley

Self

Steve Davies

Self

Martha Quinn

Martha Quinn

Self

Donald Roeser

Donald Roeser

Self

Jackie Martling

Jackie Martling

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie was released on May 2, 2025.

The runtime of Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie is 1h 45m.

Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie is a Documentary, Music movie.

Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie was directed by Rob Lichter.

The main cast of Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie includes Paul Jossman, Bill Polchinski, Keith Stephenson.

Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie is originally in English.