Before the Music Dies
Synopsis
B4MD tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen traveled the country, hoping to understand why mainstream music seems so packaged and repetitive, and whether corporations really had the power to silence musical innovation. The answers they found on this journey are what makes B4MD both riveting and exciting.
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Before the Music Dies - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-08-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Shapter
- Original Title
- Before the Music Dies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Shapter
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Andrew Shapter
Director
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What is Before the Music Dies about?
B4MD tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen traveled the country, hoping to understand why mainstream music seems so packaged and repetitive, and whether corporations really had the power to silence musical innovation. The answers they found on this journey are what makes B4MD both riveting and exciting.
Who directed Before the Music Dies?
Before the Music Dies was directed by Andrew Shapter.
Who stars in Before the Music Dies?
The principal cast of Before the Music Dies includes Elvis Costello, Les Paul, Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt, Branford Marsalis.
When was Before the Music Dies released and how long is it?
Before the Music Dies was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.