Most people know Meet the Parents as the blockbuster comedy that launched a major Hollywood franchise starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. What few people realize is that the film began as a low-budget independent movie written, directed, and produced by Greg Glienna nearly a decade earlier.

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The Meet the Parents Story tells the remarkable true story of how an independent filmmaker's passion project evolved into one of the most successful comedy franchises of all time. Along the way, Greg navigated the challenges of Hollywood, fought to protect his creative work, and witnessed his connection to the film gradually fade from public memory.

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Written by acclaimed Chicago author Laura Enright, this fascinating behind-the-scenes account explores creativity, perseverance, ownership, and the often unpredictable path from independent filmmaking to Hollywood success.