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1h 50m 2004

Brief Synopsis

Tracks the tumultuous rise of two talented musicians, Anton Newcombe, leader of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, and Courtney Taylor, leader of the Dandy Warhols, and dissects their star-crossed friendship and bitter rivalry. Both are hell-bent on staging a self-proclaimed revolution of the music indus

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
MANGA/PALM/PALM PICTURES

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

Synopsis

Tracks the tumultuous rise of two talented musicians, Anton Newcombe, leader of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, and Courtney Taylor, leader of the Dandy Warhols, and dissects their star-crossed friendship and bitter rivalry. Both are hell-bent on staging a self-proclaimed revolution of the music industry. Through their loves and obsessions, gigs and recordings, arrests and death threats, uppers and downers, and ultimately to their chance at a piece of the profit-driven music business. How each handles his stab at "success" is where the relationship frays and burns.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
MANGA/PALM/PALM PICTURES

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.

Released in United States 2004

Released in United States Fall October 1, 2004

Released in United States January 2004

Released in United States on Video April 12, 2005

Shown at New Directors/New Films series at the Film Society of Lincoln Center March 24 - April 4, 2004.

Palm Pictures acquired North American theatrical distribution and DVD distribution rights at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.

Released in United States 2004 (Shown at New Directors/New Films series at the Film Society of Lincoln Center March 24 - April 4, 2004.)

Released in United States January 2004 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) January 15-25, 2004.)

Released in United States on Video April 12, 2005

Released in United States Fall October 1, 2004