The read
Audiences rate it 29 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
BITTERSWEET MOTEL takes a look at the iconoclastic musicians of Phish, one of rock and roll's most successful touring bands, a group Rolling Stone Magazine has called "the most important band of the '90s." This 84-minute documentary tracks the band over the course of a year — on and off stages across the United States and Europe and at home in Vermont. The film wraps with an extensive section devoted to one of Phish's grand festivals, "The Great Went," where 70,000 fans descend on the tiny village of Limestone, Maine, for a spectacular multi-day musical event. Director Todd Phillips, best known for his groundbreaking films, Hated (The GG Allin Story) and Sundance Award-winner Frat House as well as the blockbuster comedy Road Trip, reveals the fascinating phenomenon of the band — its music, loyal fans and spectacular live shows. Phillips presents a compelling film that every music fan will find fascinating.
Ratings
Audiences rate it 29 points higher than critics do.
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Todd PhillipsDirector
Cast
- Trey AnastasioTrey Anastasio
- Jon FishmanJon Fishman
- Page McConnellPage McConnell
- Mike GordonMike Gordon