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2010136 minPG-13documentary

City/Ruins

2010136 minPG-13documentary

Over 2 hours of interviews and live footage capture the Cleveland, Ohio Industrial scene and nearly 20 industrial and harsh noise acts.

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Over 2 hours of interviews and live footage capture the Cleveland, Ohio Industrial scene and nearly 20 industrial and harsh noise acts.

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Stephen Petrusdirector

Aaron Vilkwriter

Steve Makitacast

Brian Neavillecast

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Cleveland's industrial scene comes to life through over two hours of interviews and live performances. Since the early 1990s, acts such as Skin Graft, Murderous Vision, and Aaron Dilloway have shaped the soundscape of this city. The film features nearly 20 industrial and harsh noise acts, interspersed with personal narratives that recount the history and characteristics of this unique musical environment. The documentary captures the raw energy and evolution of a genre that has thrived in the heart of Ohio.

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