Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth (2000)

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This portrait of the New York band Sonic Youth marking the band’s 20th anniversary covers its history from the beginnings to today. Numerous video clips and films of live gigs as well as interviews with, and reminiscences of, collaborators over the years will be used to document the musical development of one of the most innovative and influential bands of the last two decades. Contemporaries include former mentor Glenn Branca, composer and conductor of guitar symphonies which had a seminal influence on participating musicians such as Lee Ranaldo and Thurston Moore, who went on to become Sonic Youth’s guitarists. The band members‘ numerous creative arts projects and other musical activities – in particular improvised music – will be covered in depth.

Director: Christoph Dreher
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 55 min
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Production: ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: English
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth about?
This portrait of the New York band Sonic Youth marking the band’s 20th anniversary covers its history from the beginnings to today. Numerous video clips and films of live gigs as well as interviews with, and reminiscences of, collaborators over the years will be used to document the musical development of one of the most innovative and influential bands of the last two decades. Contemporaries include former mentor Glenn Branca, composer and conductor of guitar symphonies which had a seminal influence on participating musicians such as Lee Ranaldo and Thurston Moore, who went on to become Sonic Youth’s guitarists. The band members‘ numerous creative arts projects and other musical activities – in particular improvised music – will be covered in depth.
Who directed Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth?
Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth was directed by Christoph Dreher.
Who stars in Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth?
Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth stars Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, Steve Shelley, Glenn Branca, Jim O'Rourke.
How long is Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth?
Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth?
Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth produced?
Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth was produced in Germany.