Hit So Hard(2012)
The Life & Near Death Story of Patty Schemel
Hit So Hard Synopsis
The rise to fame (and the near-fatal fall from it) of Patty Schemel, drummer for Courtney Love's seminal rock band, Hole. Given a Hi-8 video camera just before Hole's infamous Live Through This world tour, Patty captured stunningly intimate footage of the scene that has never been seen... until now. Not just an all-access backstage pass to the music that shaped a generation, Hit So Hard is a harrowing tale of overnight success, the cost of addiction, and ultimately, recovery and redemption.
Hit So Hard (2012) is a documentary and music film directed by P. David Ebersole, released on April 20, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Patty Schemel, Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson and Melissa Auf der Maur. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- P. David Ebersole
- Writers:
- Todd Hughes, P. David Ebersole
- Producers:
- Todd Hughes, Christina Soletti
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Putnam
- Composer:
- Roddy Bottum
- Production:
- The Ebersole Hughes Company, Tight Ship Productions
- Revenue:
- $29,270
- Status:
- Released
Hit So Hard (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hit So Hard before you stream it.
Hit So Hard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patty Schemel
as Self
Courtney Love
as Self
Eric Erlandson
as Self
Melissa Auf der Maur
as Self
Kurt Cobain
as Self (archive footage)
Frances Bean Cobain
as Self (archive footage)
Kristen Pfaff
as Self (archive footage)
- Larry Schemel
Larry Schemel
as Self
Gina Schock
as Self
Debbi Peterson
as Self
- Kate Schellenbach
Kate Schellenbach
as Self
- Nina Gordon
Nina Gordon
as Self
Key crew
Directed by P. David Ebersole, written by Todd Hughes and P. David Ebersole, produced by Todd Hughes and Christina Soletti.
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Hit So Hard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 19 ratings.
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Hit So Hard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hit So Hard online?
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Hit So Hard (2012) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hit So Hard?
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The main cast of Hit So Hard (2012) includes Patty Schemel, Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson, Melissa Auf der Maur and Kurt Cobain. The film was directed by P. David Ebersole. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hit So Hard released?
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Hit So Hard was released on April 20, 2012 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Hit So Hard worth watching?
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Hit So Hard (2012) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 19 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 Hit So Hard?
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