
TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears
Synopsis
TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears” chronicles the rise and fall of the pioneering Seattle grunge band TAD. It follows the band from their height - when they were one of the most influential bands of the Seattle scene -- to their low, when they were riddled with lawsuits and dumped by their label. Featuring rare footage of the band, from its club days to the arenas, as well as perspectives from other grunge-era musicians such as Mudhoney’s Mark Arm and Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, “TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears” is a story of the band that could have been.
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February 19, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Pease, Ryan Short
- Original Title
- TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Pease, Ryan Short
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Pease
Director
Ryan Short
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears
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What is TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears about?
TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears” chronicles the rise and fall of the pioneering Seattle grunge band TAD. It follows the band from their height - when they were one of the most influential bands of the Seattle scene -- to their low, when they were riddled with lawsuits and dumped by their label. Featuring rare footage of the band, from its club days to the arenas, as well as perspectives from other grunge-era musicians such as Mudhoney’s Mark Arm and Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, “TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears” is a story of the band that could have been.
Who directed TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears?
TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears was directed by Adam Pease, Ryan Short.
Who stars in TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears?
The principal cast of TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears includes Thomas A. Doyle, Kurt Danielson, Mark Arm, Krist Novoselic, Kim Thayil.
When was TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears released and how long is it?
TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears?
TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).
