Another actor joining the trend of movie directing is critically acclaimed and magnificent, Oscar winning talent Philip Seymour Hoffman, with his directorial debut ‘Jack Goes Boating’ in limited theaters September 17th and opening wide September 24th. The story of love, betrayal, friendship and grace centers on two working-class New York City couples and stars Hoffman, Amy Ryan, John Ortiz, and Daphne Rubin-Vega who stole the show in Broadway’s original ‘Rent.’ Also taking center stage in this romantic comedy is the powerful soundtrack of new artists mixed with classics such as Grizzly Bear, DeVotchka, Fleet Foxes and Mel Torme. Originally a stage play, ‘Jack Goes Boating’ was produced by LAByrinth Theatre Company in New York City, where Hoffman and Ortiz were co-artistic directors for over ten years. A hot soundtrack makes a better movie. www.jackgoesboatingmovie.com