Hype!
Synopsis
This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenon was born.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug Pray
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Levy
- Original Title
- Hype!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Helvey-Pray Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug Pray
Brian Levy
Robert Bennett
Doug Pray, Joan Zapata
Steven Helvey
Department Leadership Roster
Doug Pray
Director
Steven Helvey
Producer
Robert Bennett
Director of Photography
Doug Pray
Editor
Joan Zapata
Editor
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What is Hype! about?
This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenon was born.
Who directed Hype!?
Hype! was directed by Doug Pray.
Who stars in Hype!?
The principal cast of Hype! includes Jeff Ament, Mark Arm, Kurt Cobain, Chris Cornell, Dale Crover.
When was Hype! released and how long is it?
Hype! was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.