Creem: America’s Only Rock 'n’ Roll Magazine

Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 75 mins

Rated: NR

Release Date: 2019

Countries: United States

Languages: English

DIRECTED BY:

Scott Crawford

WRITTEN BY:

Scott Crawford

CAST INCLUDES:

Jeff Ament, Lester Bangs, Alice Cooper

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

This SXSW Official Selection from Director Scott Crawford explores the seminal music magazine from its 1969 launch in Detroit to the untimely death of its publisher Barry Kramer in 1981. Featuring Alice Cooper, Joan Jett, Michael Stipe, Cameron Crowe, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Kirk Hammett, Wayne Kramer, Chad Smith, and rated 96% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, CREEM was heralded by the San Francisco Chronicle as "a sharp, hip piece of rock history." Fifty years after publishing its first issue, "America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine" remains a seditious spirit in music and culture.

SYNOPSIS

The history of rock ‘n’ roll publication Creem magazine – from its humble beginnings in Detroit to its growing popularity and ultimate demise.

Creem: America’s Only Rock 'n’ Roll Magazine

Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 75 mins

Rated: NR

Release Date: 2019

Countries: United States

Languages: English

DIRECTED BY

Scott Crawford

WRITTEN BY

Scott Crawford

CAST INCLUDES

The history of rock ‘n’ roll publication Creem magazine – from its humble beginnings in Detroit to its growing popularity and ultimate demise.

"Colorfully and convincingly makes the case for the magazine's lasting contributions, a sharp, hip piece of rock history told with the same kind of insolent wit that made Creem what it was."

San Francisco Chronicle

"A brief, careening survey through the publication's two-decade life and times, filled with colorful personalities and commentary. Vintage rock fans will be in (cough) high heaven."

Variety

"Captures the irreverent energy perfectly."

Hollywood Reporter