Hype!

Nov 8 1996 Not Rated 1h 24m
Documentary, History, Music

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.

Plot

The world of grunge. 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. More than just an examination of the music, this is a look at how this artistic movement became a societal and fashion trend with a major effect on American culture.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Doug Pray

Cast

7 Year Bitch, Valerie M. Agnew, Carrie Akre

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Helvey-Pray Production

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

Trailers
Hype Trailer 1997
Scores
# of Votes
3,237
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA