How Music Got Free
“Uncover the secrets behind the crime we all committed.”
Synopsis
The fascinating, and often hilarious, inside story of the technology-driven disruption that changed music in the late '90s and early 2000s," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The documentary looks at the technology that made it possible for millions of young people to quench their thirst for new music by simply downloading it for free.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film & TV Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Stapleton
- Original Title
- How Music Got Free
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Shady Films, Telepictures, Interscope Films, MTV Entertainment Studios, The SpringHill Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Stapleton
Genéa Gaudet, Bryan Monroe Simpson
Alex Stapleton, Steve Stoute, Stephen Witt, Eminem, Paul Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Stapleton
Director
Genéa Gaudet
Editor
Bryan Monroe Simpson
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What is How Music Got Free about?
The fascinating, and often hilarious, inside story of the technology-driven disruption that changed music in the late '90s and early 2000s," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The documentary looks at the technology that made it possible for millions of young people to quench their thirst for new music by simply downloading it for free.
Who directed How Music Got Free?
How Music Got Free was directed by Alex Stapleton.
Who stars in How Music Got Free?
The principal cast of How Music Got Free includes Eminem, 50 Cent, Rocsi Diaz, Method Man, Steve Stoute.
When was How Music Got Free released and how long is it?
How Music Got Free was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.