Better Than Something: Jay Reatard
Synopsis
BETTER THAN SOMETHING is an exciting and intimate portrait of Memphis-based punk musician Jay Reatard, who toured the world and released dozens of records over the course of a 15 year career that began in his mid-teens. Original and never-before-seen footage documents his self-made journey to iconic garage rock star, with colleagues, friends, and family speaking candidly about Jay's vibrant and complicated life. Jay Reatard himself - filmed just nine months before his untimely death at the age of twenty-nine - shares his experiences both on and off stage, with all the humor, savvy, and pathos one can expect from such a prolific and vital artist.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Markiewicz, Alex Hammond
- Original Title
- Better Than Something: Jay Reatard
- Release Date
- 02/03/2012
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Markiewicz, Alex Hammond
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Ian Markiewicz
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Alex Hammond
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What is Better Than Something: Jay Reatard about?
BETTER THAN SOMETHING is an exciting and intimate portrait of Memphis-based punk musician Jay Reatard, who toured the world and released dozens of records over the course of a 15 year career that began in his mid-teens. Original and never-before-seen footage documents his self-made journey to iconic garage rock star, with colleagues, friends, and family speaking candidly about Jay's vibrant and complicated life. Jay Reatard himself - filmed just nine months before his untimely death at the age of twenty-nine - shares his experiences both on and off stage, with all the humor, savvy, and pathos one can expect from such a prolific and vital artist.
Who directed Better Than Something: Jay Reatard?
Better Than Something: Jay Reatard was directed by Ian Markiewicz, Alex Hammond.
Who stars in Better Than Something: Jay Reatard?
The principal cast of Better Than Something: Jay Reatard includes Jay Reatard.
When was Better Than Something: Jay Reatard released and how long is it?
Better Than Something: Jay Reatard was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.