I Need That Record!(2008)
The death (or possible survival) of the independent record store
I Need That Record! Synopsis
A documentary feature examining why over 3000 independent record stores have closed across the U.S. in the past decade. Many sources all pose threats on the very well being of our favorite record stores. Will these stores die or will they survive?
I Need That Record! (2008) is a documentary and music film directed by Brendan Toller, released on May 3, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Glenn Branca, Pat Carney, Noam Chomsky and Chris Frantz. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Brendan Toller
- Producers:
- Andrew Marino, Jeff Slocum, Brendan Toller
- Production:
- Brendan Toller Productions, Outre Films
- Budget:
- $10
- Status:
- Released
I Need That Record! (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for I Need That Record! before you stream it.
I Need That Record! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glenn Branca
as Himself
- Pat Carney
Pat Carney
as Self
Noam Chomsky
as Himself
Chris Frantz
as Himself
- Bob Gruen
Bob Gruen
as Self
Patterson Hood
as Self
- Lenny Kaye
Lenny Kaye
as Himself
Ian MacKaye
as Himself
- Legs McNeil
Legs McNeil
as Self
Thurston Moore
as Himself
- Malcolm Tent
Malcolm Tent
as Self
Mike Watt
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Brendan Toller, produced by Andrew Marino, Jeff Slocum and Brendan Toller.
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I Need That Record! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 15 ratings.
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I Need That Record! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Need That Record! online?
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I Need That Record! (2008) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in I Need That Record!?
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The main cast of I Need That Record! (2008) includes Glenn Branca, Pat Carney, Noam Chomsky, Chris Frantz and Bob Gruen. The film was directed by Brendan Toller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Need That Record! released?
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I Need That Record! was released on May 3, 2008 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is I Need That Record! worth watching?
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I Need That Record! (2008) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 15 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.
Is there a trailer for I Need That Record!?
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