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201878 minGdocumentary

Bachman

201878 minGdocumentary

Rarely seen footage and archived documents stored in Ottawa for decades accompany Randy Bachman as he creates his next hit song.

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Rarely seen footage and archived documents stored in Ottawa for decades accompany Randy Bachman as he creates his next hit song.

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John Barnard

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John Barnard

John Barnardwriter

Randy Bachman

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Paul Shaffer

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Randy Bachman works on his next hit song in Ottawa. He uses archived documents, pictures, and rarely seen footage from his career. The film includes materials that have been stored for decades. Bachman, a Canadian musician, is known for his contributions to rock music. The documentary runs for 78 minutes and presents his artistic process over time.

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