Deep Dive: Skum Rocks! (2013)
Film Lens
Skum Rocks! is a 2013 independent rockumentary directed by Clay Westervelt, focusing on the 1980s rock band Skum. The film features interviews with the surviving members of Skum and commentary from various celebrities, including Kevin Bacon and Fran Drescher. It presents a narrative of a band with little musical talent that persisted in performing for their own enjoyment, despite sabotaging their own gigs to avoid exposure of their lack of skill.
The documentary includes details about the band's formation at the College of William & Mary in 1984 and their relocation to Miami. It also covers their brief career, including the loss of their debut album recordings, Lost at the Circus. The film premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in London on September 26, 2013, and was partially funded through Kickstarter, reflecting a unique approach to independent filmmaking.
Why Watch
- •Meet band members and celebrities like Kevin Bacon.
- •Find out how Skum sabotaged their own gigs.
- •See rare footage from both Sun Studios and Abbey Road.
Did You Know
•Skum was formed in 1984 by students from the College of William & Mary.
•The band recorded at both Sun Studios and Abbey Road Studios in 2013.
•Skum's debut album recordings were lost, leading to the band's breakup.
•The film premiered on September 26, 2013, at the Raindance Film Festival.
Perfect For
Fans of independent filmsRock music enthusiastsDocumentary lovers