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Ondi Timoner's electrifying documentary tells a cautionary tale about the dangers and trappings of the rock & roll lifestyle. Shot over a seven-year span beginning in the mid-1990s, 'Dig!' follows two bands, the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Dandy Warhols, as they befriend each other, have a falling out, and find their careers heading in severely opposite directions. Mastermind behind the '60s-influenced Brian Jonestown Massacre, the talented and prolific, yet deeply damaged Anton Newcombe appeared to be headed for superstardom. In 1995 he formed a close bond with Courtney Taylor, leader of power-pop band the Dandy Warhols, and the two began to conceive of a musical revolution. Unfortunately, Newcombe's mental fragility and egotistical behaviour continually sabotaged his chances of ever scoring a record deal with a major label. Meanwhile, Taylor and his bandmates signed with Capitol Records, and, after initially lacklustre album sales, the Dandy Warhols began to explode overseas. Challenged by their success, Newcombe retreated further into his shell and the relationship dissolved, bringing a painful end to a once-hopeful era. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, 'Dig!' is mandatory viewing for anyone who is interested in the music industry. Timoner's fascinating film addresses several poignant issues, such as the dangerously thin line between success and anonymity, as well as stability versus insanity.Product Identifiers
EAN5023965354822
eBay Product ID (ePID)48178221
Product Key Features
Film/TV TitleDig!
ActorThe Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Dandy Warhols
DirectorOndi Timoner
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
Release Year2005
FeaturesDirector Interview UK Exclusive\Film Notes\Original Theatrical Trailer\Tartan Trailer Reel\Scene Selection, Closed Caption
Aspect Ratio1.33 Full Screen
Run Time107 Mins
GenreMusicals & Broadway, Music-Popular, Rock & Pop
Additional Product Features
Certificate15
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ReviewsThe Sunday Times - A fast and enjoyable ride on the wild side., Heat - A jaw dropping insight into the crazy world of some particularly crazy rockers., Daily Star - A delicious documentary that's not just for music fans., News Of The World - Forget Spinal Tap, this is the real thing.
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
Movie/TV TitleDig!
Sound sourceDolby Digital 2.0 Stereo\Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround\DTS 5.1 Surround
ScreenwriterOndi Timoner