Songs for Cassavetes

Mar 29 2001 N/A NA
Documentary, Music

In this documentary from director Justin Mitchell, the world of the U.S. indie-music scene of the 1980s and '90s is explored, specifically with regard to how it transcended clichés about where music was heading in that era. Taking its title from renowned independent cinema pioneer John Cassavetes, the black-and-white film takes a peek at several fringe bands of the period, including Sleater-Kinney, the Make-up, and the Hi-Fives, and their various attitudes toward the ever-changing business.

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this is an excellent documentary. it's really unique to see footage of some amazing little-known (in some circles) bands from some years back. the henry's dress segment was fascinating. the film actually made me appreciate further for the first time. the make up was as superb as ever. some velvet & sidewalk also stood out in my mind. and the over-all feel of the film was captivating. movies like this only come along once every 10 years or so (if we're lucky). many thanks to the director for providing us with some insight to a time in music that may be criminally over-looked one day, if it isn't already. if you get a chance to see this, see it!

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Directed by

Justin Mitchell

Cast

Martin Bernier, Carrie Brownstein, Carlos Cañedo

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Languages

English

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57
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
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