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202390 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Louder Than You Think

202390 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Gary Young, drummer for Pavement, reflects on his influential role in the band's lo-fi sound and the personal challenges he faced during their rise to fame.

“A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young & Pavement”

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Jed I. Rosenberg

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Gary Young, drummer for Pavement, reflects on his influential role in the band's lo-fi sound and the personal challenges he faced during their rise to fame.

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Greg Kingwriter

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Gary Young, the drummer for the indie-rock band Pavement, reflects on his role in shaping the band's lo-fi sound. The 2023 documentary, directed by Jed I. Rosenberg, features interviews and archival footage that trace Young's unpredictable style and its impact on Pavement's rise to fame. As the band achieves success, Young faces personal challenges tied to his artistic impulses. The film runs for 90 minutes.

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