All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records
2015 · Documentary · 94 min. · United States
Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with two hundred stores, in thirty countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of the music world, and a powerful force in the music industry. In 1999, Tower Records made $1 billion. In 2006, the company filed for bankruptcy. What went wrong? Everyone thinks they know what killed Tower Records: The Internet. But that's not the story. "All Things Must Pass" is a feature documentary film examining this iconic company's explosive trajectory, tragic demise, and legacy forged by its rebellious founder Russ Solomon.
Direction Colin Hanks
Cast Dave Grohl · Elton John · Bruce Springsteen · Questlove · Chris Cornell · David Geffen · Chuck D. · Rudy Danzinger · Russ Solomon · Steve Knopper · Heidi Cotler · Bob Delonoy
Screenplay Steven Leckart
Cinematography Nicola Marsh · Bridger Nielson
Original title All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records
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230 votes (FilmAffinity)
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