It Came from Detroit (2009)

The ultimate fan's look at the city's renowned "garage rock" scene. Produced over five years, the documentary chronicles the scene before and after the spotlight that came to town as the White Stripes rose to fame.

Director:

James R. Petix

Stars:

Mick Collins, The Go, Wayne Kramer

Cast

Credited cast:
Mick Collins
The Go	...	Himself
Wayne Kramer
Dan John Miller
Jason Stollsteimer
Jack White

Storyline

It Came From Detroit is the ultimate fan's look at the city's internationally renowned "garage rock" scene. Produced over five years, the documentary chronicles the scene before and after the spotlight that came to town as the White Stripes rose to fame. Starting with the hugely influential band The Gories in the 1980s, the bands of the garage scene are known for two things: an impeccable knowledge of the history of rock and roll and a raucous live show. It Came From Detroit documents the evolution of the scene from underground obscurity to an international trend. As bands such as the White Stripes, The Von Bondies, and the Electric Six started to develop a following overseas, journalists around the world started to hype Detroit as "The Next Seattle". We discover how unexpected popularity impacts the musician's lives as more and more bands sign to major labels and tour the world and find out what happens to the small group of friends when not everyone has the same opportunities. ...

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Plot Keywords:

detroit michigan | rock 'n' roll

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Taglines:

The Documentary That Takes You Beyond the Garage.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Release Date:

23 July 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Plus One Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Free Electricity"
Written by John Krautner, Bobby Harlow, David Buick, Dion Fischer, Marc Fellis
Performed by The Go
Courtesy of Peacock Angel Publishing, Elektrizitatmusik

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