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Dave Grohl and other musicians discuss the challenges and camaraderie of touring, revealing the realities of life on the road in the music industry.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Foo Fighters and their touring stories.
  • See how artists cope with life on the road.
  • Find out why touring is essential for musicians.

Did You Know

  • The film features stories from some of the biggest artists in music.
  • What Drives Us has a runtime of 88 minutes.
  • The documentary focuses on the touring experiences of rock musicians.

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Rock music fansAspiring musiciansTouring enthusiasts
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What is the duration of the documentary 'What Drives Us'?

The duration of 'What Drives Us' is 88 minutes.

What year was the documentary 'What Drives Us' released?

'What Drives Us' was released in 2021.

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The Foo Fighters are prominently featured in 'What Drives Us'.

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