The first trailer for Colin Hanks documentary about Tower Records has been
released online. The film premiered at SXSW to mostly positive reviews, and
will officially open on October 16.
While everyone blames the Internet on the surface, In All Things Must Pass Hanks
goes on a journey to uncover the real reason behind the downfall of the music retail empire. "In 1999, Tower Records made $1 billion. In
2006, the company filed for bankruptcy." To find out
what happened, Hanks speaks with those connected to the retailer like Dave Grohl, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, and Tower Records
founder himself, Russ Solomon.
All Things Must Pass is Hanks' second documentary followed by the doc short
The Anti-Mascot.
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 thats
not the story. All Things Must Pass is a feature documentary film examining
this iconic companys explosive trajectory, tragic demise, and legacy forged by
its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.FacebookTwitterOfficial WebsiteDirector
Colin Hanks Writers Steven Leckart Actors Russ Solomon, Michael Solomon, Heidi
Cotler, Mark Viducich, Stan Goman, Bob Delanoy, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John,
David Geffen, Dave Grohl Genre Documentary Run Time 1 hour 40 minutes Copyright
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