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Sound City

2013-01-18 · 106 min · ★ 7.4

Music · Documentary

The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.

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Directors
Dave Grohl
Production companies
Roswell Films, Therapy Content, Gravitas Ventures, Diamond Docs
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dave GrohlDave GrohlSelf
Trent ReznorTrent ReznorSelf
Tom PettyTom PettySelf
Mick FleetwoodMick FleetwoodSelf
John FogertyJohn FogertySelf
Rivers CuomoRivers CuomoSelf
Taylor HawkinsTaylor HawkinsSelf
Barry ManilowBarry ManilowSelf
Stevie NicksStevie NicksSelf
Krist NovoselicKrist NovoselicSelf
Rick RubinRick RubinSelf
Rick SpringfieldRick SpringfieldSelf
Lars UlrichLars UlrichSelf
Butch VigButch VigSelf
Lee VingLee VingSelf
Brad WilkBrad WilkSelf
Chris ShiflettChris ShiflettSelf
Paul McCartneyPaul McCartneySelf
Robert Levon BeenRobert Levon BeenSelf
Brian BellBrian BellSelf

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