The Smart Studios Story(2016)
The Smart Studios Story Synopsis
The post-70’s explosion of independent music in America has many traceable roots, each with a compelling story. One of its most significant has never been told until now. Drawing on never-before-seen archival footage, in-depth-interviews with musicians and producers, and a mighty soundtrack, THE SMART STUDIOS STORY reveals the pivotal Midwest link to the global rise of 1990's Alternative Rock and the unassuming Madison, Wisconsin recording studio at its center. If you’ve ever been touched by the music of Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, L7 or their peers, you’ve been touched by the music created at Smart Studios, the legendary recording facility founded by Butch Vig and Steve Marker.
The Smart Studios Story (2016) is a documentary film directed by Wendy Schneider, released on March 16, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Dave Grohl, Billy Corgan, Shirley Manson and Butch Vig. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Wendy Schneider
- Producers:
- Kerry P. Brown
- Status:
- Released
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The Smart Studios Story Cast & Crew
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Directed by Wendy Schneider, produced by Kerry P. Brown.
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The Smart Studios Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Smart Studios Story online?
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The Smart Studios Story (2016) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Smart Studios Story?
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The main cast of The Smart Studios Story (2016) includes Dave Grohl, Billy Corgan, Shirley Manson and Butch Vig. The film was directed by Wendy Schneider. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Smart Studios Story released?
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The Smart Studios Story was released on March 16, 2016 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Smart Studios Story worth watching?
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The Smart Studios Story (2016) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Smart Studios Story?
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Yes. The official The Smart Studios Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.