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Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story

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Gatling Pictures' "Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story" examines the life and work of Mark Sandman, deceased frontman of Boston "low rock" band Morphine. From his Newton, Mass., roots to his travels across America and around the globe, Sandman left an indelible imprint as one of the most distinctive musicians of his generation. Along with revisiting the "unique and sultry sound" of his music, the film explores the meaning of family through this critically praised and personally conflicted singer, songwriter and innovative instrumentalist.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

85 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

29 April 2011

Country

United States of America

Cast

Chris Ballew

Chris Ballew

Himself

Les Claypool

Les Claypool

Himself

Dana Colley

Dana Colley

Himself

Billy Conway

Billy Conway

Himself

Jerome Deupree

Jerome Deupree

Himself

Nic Harcourt

Nic Harcourt

Himself

Ben Harper

Ben Harper

Himself

Joshua Homme

Joshua Homme

Himself

Steve LaBate

Steve LaBate

Himself

Mike Watt

Mike Watt

Himself

Dicky Barrett

Dicky Barrett

Self

John Medeski

John Medeski

Self

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