All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records

"The doors are closed. But the legacy lives on."

Oct 16 2015 Not Rated 1h 34m
Documentary, History, Music

The explosive trajectory and tragic demise of iconic music retailer Tower Records, and the legacy of its rebellious founder Russ Solomon. Two hundred stores in thirty countries on five continents. In 1999 it made $1 billion. In 2006 it filed for bankruptcy. What went wrong?

Plot

Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with two hundred stores, in thirty countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of the music world, and a powerful force in the music industry. In 1999, Tower Records made $1 billion. In 2006, the company filed for bankruptcy. What went wrong? Everyone thinks they know what killed Tower Records: The Internet. But that's not the story. "All Things Must Pass" is a feature documentary film examining this iconic company's explosive trajectory, tragic demise, and legacy forged by its rebellious founder Russ Solomon.

Written by

Steven Leckart

Directed by

Colin Hanks

Production Countries

United States of America, Japan

Production Companies

Gravitas Ventures, Company Name

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

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