Better Than Something: Jay Reatard(2012)
Better Than Something: Jay Reatard Synopsis
BETTER THAN SOMETHING is an exciting and intimate portrait of Memphis-based punk musician Jay Reatard, who toured the world and released dozens of records over the course of a 15 year career that began in his mid-teens. Original and never-before-seen footage documents his self-made journey to iconic garage rock star, with colleagues, friends, and family speaking candidly about Jay's vibrant and complicated life. Jay Reatard himself - filmed just nine months before his untimely death at the age of twenty-nine - shares his experiences both on and off stage, with all the humor, savvy, and pathos one can expect from such a prolific and vital artist.
Better Than Something: Jay Reatard (2012) is a documentary and music film directed by Alex Hammond, released on March 2, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Jay Reatard. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Hammond
- Status:
- Released
Better Than Something: Jay Reatard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Alex Hammond.
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Better Than Something: Jay Reatard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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The main cast of Better Than Something: Jay Reatard (2012) includes Jay Reatard. The film was directed by Alex Hammond. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Better Than Something: Jay Reatard was released on March 2, 2012 and runs for 1h 29m.
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Better Than Something: Jay Reatard (2012) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.