Hype! (1996)

Documentary covering the growth and subsequent overexposure of the Seattle "grunge" music scene in the early 90s

Director:

Doug Pray

Stars:

7 Year Bitch, Valerie M. Agnew, Carrie Akre

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
7 Year Bitch	...	Themselves
Valerie M. Agnew	...	Herself - 7 Year Bitch (as Valerie Agnew)
Carrie Akre	...	Herself - Hammerbox
Jeff Ament	...	Himself - Pearl Jam
Dawn Anderson	...	Herself - Local Music Critic
Michael Anderson	...	Himself - Blood Circus
Paul Arkin	...	Band Practice Space Tour
Mark Arm	...	Himself - Mudhoney
James Atkins	...	Himself - Hammerbox
John Atkins	...	Himself - Seaweed
Jon Auer	...	Himself - The Posies
Love Battery	...	Themselves
Leighton Beezer	...	Himself - Stomach Pump / The Thrown Ups
Martin Bernier	...	Himself - Some Velvet Sidewalk
Nils Bernstein	...	Himself - Sub Pop Records

Storyline

The world of grunge. This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenon was born. More than just an examination of the music, this is a look at how this artistic movement became a societal and fashion trend with a major effect on American culture.

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Plot Keywords:

grunge | fashion | punk rock | band | singing | 

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Taglines:

surviving the northwest rock explosion

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Genres:

Documentary | History | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 November 1996 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Bellingham, Washington, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$106,599 (USA) (22 November 1996)

Gross:

$268,520 (USA) (20 December 1996)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Helvey-Pray Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Martin Rushent: It's taking rock right back to its basics, which is, go up there, make a hell of a noise and make sure you play music your parents don't like.

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Crazy Credits

The credits end with the statement "Your town is next."

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Connections

Features 60 Minutes (1968)

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Soundtracks

"When 3 is 2"
Written by Hammerbox
Performed by Hammerbox
Courtesy Fat Karma Music, Blue Zephyr Music (ASCAP), C/Z Records, and A&M Records

User Reviews

I loved it!

An incredible reminder of the intense, passionate, and powerful grunge movement from the late 80s through the mid 90s. A wonderful 1996 surprise for any rock lover, but especially those loyal to the genre itself. The honest and direct interviews, commentaries, and live performances provide inspiration to all open to hear what the fuss (or should I say fuzz?) was all about.