Sound City

“That board. That room. That is Sound City.”

7.3

2013

1h 46m

DocumentaryMusic

The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.

Key Crew

Director

Dave Grohl

Producers

James A. Rota

Dave Grohl

John Ramsay

Writers

Mark Monroe

Cinematography

Kenny Stoff

Cast (34)

Dave Grohl

Self

Trent Reznor

Self

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