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Boom: A Film About the Sonics

  • 2018
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
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Boom: A Film About the Sonics (2018)
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In Washington state, five teenagers formed The Sonics, a raw garage rock band whose savage sound would influence generations of musicians - from punk legends to grunge icons - and finally ea... Read allIn Washington state, five teenagers formed The Sonics, a raw garage rock band whose savage sound would influence generations of musicians - from punk legends to grunge icons - and finally earn recognition half a century later.In Washington state, five teenagers formed The Sonics, a raw garage rock band whose savage sound would influence generations of musicians - from punk legends to grunge icons - and finally earn recognition half a century later.

  • Director
    • Jordan Albertsen
  • Writer
    • Jordan Albertsen
  • Stars
    • Mark Arm
    • Chris Ballew
    • Bobby Bennett
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    89
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jordan Albertsen
    • Writer
      • Jordan Albertsen
    • Stars
      • Mark Arm
      • Chris Ballew
      • Bobby Bennett
    • 28User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Mark Arm
    Chris Ballew
    Bobby Bennett
    Kurt Bloch
    Jack Endino
    Jack Endino
    Rob Lind
    Mike McCready
    Mike McCready
    Krist Novoselic
    Krist Novoselic
    Andy Parypa
    • Self
    Danny Parypa
    Larry Parypa
    Jerry Roslie
    Dusty Watson
    Nancy Wilson
    Nancy Wilson
    • Director
      • Jordan Albertsen
    • Writer
      • Jordan Albertsen
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    10JackAGoodman

    representation of 'living your dream'

    Excellent. A remarkable representation of 'living your dream'. What a story that unfolds! This documentary inspires hope.
    9cat-zarn

    Music Lovers Open your Ears

    While I thought I was a denizen in the sound waves that vibrate deep within the Seattle scene, I learned more than I was ready for with this film. Jordan grabbed the punk girl inside of me and made her peark up and cry. The emotions felt through the journey we watch the band go through was both unexpected & brilliant. The movie took me back to the soggy days of when I lived in Seattle and reminded me why the music that comes out of the Pacific North West is so juicy and gut wrenching. I was holding my breath as happy tears escaped my eyes. Hold onto your hearts, because Jordan is bound to steal it.
    10shannonboschee

    love and music

    A story that needed to be told! Jordan's love for music helped tell a beautiful story of a band that was punk rock before it was mainstream. The music that the Sonics created is timeless and deserves recognition. If you are a music lover, you will love this movie!
    10jon-20507

    What a great story within a story!

    This is a tremendous true tale of an unknown band that changed the world. The story of the Sonics is an amazing story unto itself, and the film also tells a wonderful story of how the filmmaker was inspired by his dad to discover this band with a cult following and then made it his mission that their story be told. There wasnt a dry eye on the house when the film came to an end. What a great film from a gifted filmmaker! Go Sonics!
    10islandmags

    Brilliantly put together!

    This was so very well done and very inspiring! Get out there and see this film!

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      The initial cut of the film that premiered in 2018 ran 84 minutes. After the initial festival run the director gained access to additional resources, including new music, new archival and even shot new interviews. A new director's cut of the film, running 76 minutes, had its world premiere in Seattle at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop) in September of 2024.

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • English
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      1 hour 17 minutes
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      • 1.85 : 1

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