Breaking: Los Angeles

Name: Breaking: Los Angeles
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013-10-08
Duration: 59 min
Rating: 8.6
Cast: David Kershenbaum, Michael Howe, Michael Rosenblatt

IMDb RATING

8.6/10

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A gritty, provocative look behind the curtain of the Los Angeles, CA recording industry exposes the dirty little secrets unsigned bands confront while trying to stay true to their vision yet appeal to established interests looking to sign the next sensation.

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A candid, provocative look at the challenges and dilemmas musicians confront when trying to break into the famed LA recording industry where creative brilliance is tested by an industry cons... Read allA candid, provocative look at the challenges and dilemmas musicians confront when trying to break into the famed LA recording industry where creative brilliance is tested by an industry consumed by raw capitalism and rampant file-sharing.A candid, provocative look at the challenges and dilemmas musicians confront when trying to break into the famed LA recording industry where creative brilliance is tested by an industry consumed by raw capitalism and rampant file-sharing.

Directors
- Joseph Brocato
- Yale Chiang
Writers
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IMDb RATING

8.6/10

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Joseph Brocato
- Yale Chiang
Writers
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Quotes
Michael Rosenblatt: There are 5 million unsigned bands on the Internet!
Michael Rosenblatt: So, how are you going to find that band right now?

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Featured review

10/10

Awesome Documentary!

An excellent look into the music industry from the perspective of up-and-coming acts. It's an honest and sobering account of just how saturated the market is and how quickly and easily an artist can get lost in the void.

It does a great job of showing the seemingly endless obstacles that can discourage artists, but also makes a great point of showing off the beautiful side of this industry too, the music! The bands showcased are mostly / all from the LA scene hence the title. But the information rings true everywhere and I think LA serves as a good cross-section anyway. With accounts from not just bands but, club owners, producers, engineers, managers etc. This is an excellent representation from several angles.