The read
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenon was born.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do.
59 audience votes
Key crew
- Doug PrayDirector
Cast
- Jeff AmentSelf
- Mark ArmSelf
- Kurt CobainSelf (archive footage)
- Chris CornellSelf
- Dale CroverCast
- Dave GrohlCast
- Krist NovoselicCast
- Valerie M. AgnewCast
- Eddie VedderSelf
- Kim ThayilCast
- Thomas A. DoyleCast
- Carrie AkreCast
Stills
Themes
heroinseattle, washingtongrungerock musichard rockbuzzgarage rock1990smusic industryalternative musicpacific northwestsub pop