Over 100 minutes, Patty Schemel recounts her life as the drummer for Hole, detailing her rise to fame and struggles with addiction during the 1994 tour.
“The Life & Near Death Story of Patty Schemel”
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Over 100 minutes, Patty Schemel recounts her life as the drummer for Hole, detailing her rise to fame and struggles with addiction during the 1994 tour.
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Patty Schemel recorded her experiences as the drummer for Hole during the band's 1994-95 world tour using a Hi8 camera. The film intersperses this footage with interviews from bandmates Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson, and Melissa Auf der Maur, as well as reflections from Schemel herself. It details her rise in the music scene, her struggles with addiction, and her eventual recovery after hitting rock bottom. "Hit So Hard" captures the duality of fame and personal turmoil.
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Why Watch
- Meet Patty Schemel, Hole's drummer and her unique story.
- See rare Hi8 footage from Hole's 1994-95 world tour.
- Follow the lives of female musicians in the 90s rock scene.
Did You Know
- Patty Schemel recorded Hi8 footage during Hole's 1994-95 world tour.
- The film was directed by P. David Ebersole and released in 2012.
- Hit So Hard won the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Frameline Film Festival in 2011.
- The film features interviews with notable female drummers like Nina Gordon and Gina Schock.
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Who directed the documentary Hit So Hard?
Hit So Hard was directed by P. David Ebersole.
What band was Patty Schemel a drummer for?
Patty Schemel was the drummer for the alternative rock band Hole.
What year was Hit So Hard released theatrically in North America?
Hit So Hard was released theatrically in North America in 2012.
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