
How to Grow a Band
Synopsis
Chris Thile is at a crossroads. His marriage has ended and his platinum-selling band, Nickel Creek, has gone on hiatus. But Thile, a prodigy who has defied expectations since he picked up the mandolin at age five, has a plan.
Top Cast
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Nashville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Meatto
- Original Title
- How to Grow a Band
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Meatto
Mark Meatto, Purcell Carson
Michael Bohlmann, Mark Meatto
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Meatto
Director
Michael Bohlmann
Producer
Mark Meatto
Producer
Mark Meatto
Editor
Purcell Carson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Grow a Band
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What is How to Grow a Band about?
Chris Thile is at a crossroads. His marriage has ended and his platinum-selling band, Nickel Creek, has gone on hiatus. But Thile, a prodigy who has defied expectations since he picked up the mandolin at age five, has a plan.
Who directed How to Grow a Band?
How to Grow a Band was directed by Mark Meatto.
Who stars in How to Grow a Band?
The principal cast of How to Grow a Band includes Chris Thile, Gabe Witcher, Noam Pikelny, Chris Eldridge, Paul Kowert.
When was How to Grow a Band released and how long is it?
How to Grow a Band was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Grow a Band?
How to Grow a Band holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
