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Songs for Cassavetes

Songs for Cassavetes

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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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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

28 March 2001

Country

Cast

Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein

Self

Corin Tucker

Corin Tucker

Self

Janet Weiss

Janet Weiss

Self

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