Sound City
“That board. That room. That is Sound City.”
Synopsis
The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.
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Sound City Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Grohl
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Monroe
- Original Title
- Sound City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Roswell Films, Therapy Content, Gravitas Ventures, Diamond Docs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Grohl
Mark Monroe
Kenny Stoff
James A. Rota, Dave Grohl, John Ramsay
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Grohl
Director
Mark Monroe
Writer
Kenny Stoff
Director of Photography
James A. Rota
Producer
Dave Grohl
Producer
John Ramsay
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sound City
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What is Sound City about?
The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.
Who directed Sound City?
Sound City was directed by Dave Grohl.
Who stars in Sound City?
The principal cast of Sound City includes Dave Grohl, Trent Reznor, Tom Petty, Mick Fleetwood, John Fogerty.
When was Sound City released and how long is it?
Sound City was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sound City?
Sound City holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).