So Wrong They're Right (1995)

A documentary about obsessive 8-track tape collectors, the film documents a cross-country trip looking for those passionate few for whom the 70s never died.

Director:

Russ Forster

Stars:

Vyto B., James Burnette, Terry Burns

Cast

Credited cast:
Vyto B.	...	Himself
James Burnette	...	Himself (as James 'Big Bucks' Burnett)
Terry Burns	...	Himself (as Burnsee)
C.G. Colson	...	Himself
Brendan DeVallance	...	Himself
Jeff Economy	...	Himself
Jean Erhardt	...	Herself
Don Fleming	...	Himself
Lynn Fuller	...	Himself
David Greenberger	...	Himself
Corey Greenburg	...	Himself
Tim Hunter	...	Himself
Michael Hurley	...	Himself
Marci James	...	Herself
Bob Jordan	...	Himself

Storyline

A documentary about obsessive 8-track tape collectors, the film documents a cross-country trip looking for those passionate few for whom the 70s never died.

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Plot Keywords:

collector | 8 track | obsession | misfit | independent film

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

August 1995 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Casino Royale (1967)

User Reviews

Not just a documentary about 8-tracks but a commentary on consumerism

I loved this documentary. I think that a person has to have one of two qualities to really like this film: (a) be sick of a society and marketplace that tells us what to consume, (b) really love music and especially music that came out before the mid-80s.

If you fit both (a) and (b) this movie just may leave you hankering to get your own 8-track and panting to start up your own 8-track tape collection. It sure did that to me! Last and only 8-track I had was something I waved goodbye to when I sold my car in 1985 (it went with the car, along with my 8-track tape collection). Looking back now, I realize that was the LAST year I REALLY enjoying listening to music in my car or at home with full enjoyable abandon.

Music on the radio took a nosedive about the same time the marketing powers-that-be deigned that all consumers must send their 8-tracks to the landfills and buy something new and digital. That may be just a coincidence, I don't know, but it just makes me hanker for 8-tracks again all the more. As several who were interviewed in this documentary said, I'm looking forward to hearing that "kah-chunk!" I shall be forever grateful to the director and producers and participants who made this film.