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Underground Inc.: The Rise & Fall of Alternative Rock

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This film is the ultimate look at the uncensored energy of alternative music's revolution, its meteoric rise to mainstream dominance in the wake of Nirvana, and the raw talent of those who made it big, and then lost it all. Discover some of the greatest music that was buried in an era when art and the business collided through firsthand accounts from those who lived it -- band members, managers, producers, all accompanied by powerful concert and performance footage. Revealing a never before look at artists, torn between their medium, freedom of expression and the lure of major label money and potential fame.
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Adrian Martin Film Critic: Adrian Martin 08/12/2022
3.5/5
The animation is especially impressive in the way it compresses and conveys a great deal of information. The busy sound editing and design, by Alex Newport and Mark Bradridge, is another standout feature. Go to Full Review Erin Free FILMINK (Australia) 08/12/2022
19/20
This is a rock doco of the first, fiery, funny order. Go to Full Review Noah Schwartz Film Threat 03/08/2022
6/10
What was great to see was that out of the rubble of 1990s alternative rock, many of these artists went on to have moderately successful careers as musicians and producers, influencing the direction of rock music to this day. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Shaun Katz

Director

Joey Castillo

Self

Sean Yseult

Self

Steve Albini

Self

Peter Mengede

Self

Roy Mayorga

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Synopsis This film is the ultimate look at the uncensored energy of alternative music's revolution, its meteoric rise to mainstream dominance in the wake of Nirvana, and the raw talent of those who made it big, and then lost it all. Discover some of the greatest music that was buried in an era when art and the business collided through firsthand accounts from those who lived it -- band members, managers, producers, all accompanied by powerful concert and performance footage. Revealing a never before look at artists, torn between their medium, freedom of expression and the lure of major label money and potential fame.
Director
Shaun Katz
Producer
Shaun Katz, JB Sapienza
Screenwriter
Shaun Katz, JB Sapienza, Shaun Katz, JB Sapienza
Production Co
Third Face Productions
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 23, 2021
Runtime
1h 36m
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