It Came from Detroit
Synopsis
It Came from Detroit is the ultimate inside look at the Motor City’s internationally renowned “garage rock” scene. Nearly a decade in the making, this feature documentary chronicles the action both before and after the White Stripes rose to fame and brought an international spotlight on the scene. Beginning with the hugely influential 1980s trio The Gories (and stretching back to a legacy that includes The Stooges and The MC5), the bands of the Detroit garage rock music scene are known for two things: having an impeccable knowledge of the history of rock 'n' roll and putting on a raucous live show. It Came From Detroit documents the evolution of the Detroit scene from underground obscurity to international phenomenon. We watch how, as bands such as the White Stripes, the Von Bondies and the Electric Six started to develop a following overseas, journalists and fans around the world started hyping Detroit as “The Next Seattle” -- before the whole thing nearly imploded on itself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James R. Petix
- Original Title
- It Came from Detroit
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James R. Petix
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James R. Petix
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What is It Came from Detroit about?
It Came from Detroit is the ultimate inside look at the Motor City’s internationally renowned “garage rock” scene. Nearly a decade in the making, this feature documentary chronicles the action both before and after the White Stripes rose to fame and brought an international spotlight on the scene. Beginning with the hugely influential 1980s trio The Gories (and stretching back to a legacy that includes The Stooges and The MC5), the bands of the Detroit garage rock music scene are known for two things: having an impeccable knowledge of the history of rock 'n' roll and putting on a raucous live show. It Came From Detroit documents the evolution of the Detroit scene from underground obscurity to international phenomenon. We watch how, as bands such as the White Stripes, the Von Bondies and the Electric Six started to develop a following overseas, journalists and fans around the world started hyping Detroit as “The Next Seattle” -- before the whole thing nearly imploded on itself.
Who directed It Came from Detroit?
It Came from Detroit was directed by James R. Petix.
Who stars in It Came from Detroit?
The principal cast of It Came from Detroit includes Wayne Kramer, Jack White, Meg White, Margaret Gomoll.
When was It Came from Detroit released and how long is it?
It Came from Detroit was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.