Closer Than That: A Documentary on Low
Synopsis
Shot over the course of two years, Closer Than That finds the members of Duluth "slo-core" band Low (Alan Sparhawk, Mimi Parker, and Zak Sally) going through old photos, enduring awkward press interviews, serenading the baby, navigating traffic jams, and occasionally coming across observations on music, spirituality, and life. Director Marc Gartman traveled with them on tour across the US and Europe, capturing not only Low's performances, but also quiet moments backstage and in transit between gigs. Before one of their European shows, Alan is asked how the band would like to be introduced. He answers, "slow...quiet...really nice people with a baby." This video document gives us a glimpse of the very real, understated folks behind the great minimal rock band.
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July 20, 2004
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- Director
- Marc Gartman
- Original Title
- Closer Than That: A Documentary on Low
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
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What is Closer Than That: A Documentary on Low about?
Shot over the course of two years, Closer Than That finds the members of Duluth "slo-core" band Low (Alan Sparhawk, Mimi Parker, and Zak Sally) going through old photos, enduring awkward press interviews, serenading the baby, navigating traffic jams, and occasionally coming across observations on music, spirituality, and life. Director Marc Gartman traveled with them on tour across the US and Europe, capturing not only Low's performances, but also quiet moments backstage and in transit between gigs. Before one of their European shows, Alan is asked how the band would like to be introduced. He answers, "slow...quiet...really nice people with a baby." This video document gives us a glimpse of the very real, understated folks behind the great minimal rock band.
Who directed Closer Than That: A Documentary on Low?
Closer Than That: A Documentary on Low was directed by Marc Gartman.
Who stars in Closer Than That: A Documentary on Low?
The principal cast of Closer Than That: A Documentary on Low includes Alan Sparhawk, Mimi Parker, Zak Sally, John Waters.
When was Closer Than That: A Documentary on Low released and how long is it?
Closer Than That: A Documentary on Low was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.