Film
First Avenue: Closer to the Stars
2020 · 57m · Music · Documentary
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Overview
A possibly true story of the legendary Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue. Prince may have made the club famous, but many others have toiled backstage to keep this landmark standing. From the days of Woodstock, through disco, punk, and hip-hop this "pirate ship that goes nowhere" has weathered the storm - just barely. Discover the story of a Minneapolis nightclub that launched the careers of Hüsker Dü, the Replacements, Semisonic, Soul Asylum and more. The film includes images and interviews of an array of musicians and bands that have played the club. From the days of Woodstock, through disco, punk and hip-hop, this "pirate ship that goes nowhere" has weathered the storm to become a part of music history.
Crew
- Brendan HenehanDirector
Details
- Release date
- March 20, 2020
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Music, Documentary
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