Chris Ballew
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Birthday: May 28, 1965
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Known For
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
2011-04-29
Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-29
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The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway
2006-08-01
The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players: Off & On Broadway
Overview: A documentary on the vaudevillian art-pop band.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-01
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The Road to Ruane
2024-05-04
The Road to Ruane
Overview: Billy Ruane, storied impresario of the 90s Boston indie music scene. Billy promoted shows and inspired cult-like followings of bands by the likes of The Lemonheads, Dinosaur Jr., Pixies, Superchunk, Buffalo Tom, Elliott Smith, Pavement, and Sonic Youth. His gracious treatment of artists set new standards in music. But underneath Billy’s exuberant cartoon-like demeanor and Harvard education, was the pain of a man with deep trauma, who struggled with bipolar disorder and substance abuse, and was confounded by the weight of an endless supply of money.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-04
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The Glamour & the Squalor
2015-06-03
The Glamour & the Squalor
Overview: Seattle DJ Marco Collins stars in this unflinching documentary about media fame and addiction, which tracks his rise, fall, and resurrection as an influential promoter of grunge, alternative rock, and electronic dance music.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-06-03
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BOOM! A Film About the Sonics
2018-09-30
BOOM! A Film About the Sonics
Overview: The untold story of one of rock 'n' roll's wildest and most influential bands, The Sonics. For the first time ever, all five original members of the band tell the story of how it all went down, beginning to end. Explore how a relatively unknown band from the Pacific Northwest became a worldwide phenomenon 50-years after their heyday, and in doing so, shaped music for decades to come.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-09-30
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