Athens, GA Inside/Out

Overview

Led by the success of the B-52's and R.E.M., Athens, Georgia was the most happening music scene in the country by the mid 80's. Following several different bands from different genres, this film paints Athens as a magical artistic environment where bands are not in competition, but co-exist in harmony and share the ideals of the land. Live performances of R.E.M.'s "Swan Swan H" and "Dream (All I Have To Do)" at the Lucy Cobb Institute chapel are included. Also featured are performances and interviews frm the B-52's, Pylon, B-B-Que Killers, Time Toy, Jim Herbert, Flat Duo Jets, Love Tractor, Kilkenny Cats, Squalls and more

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 29, 1987

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

Spotlight Productions Inc,Subterranean Films

Cast

Bill Berry,Peter Buck,Mike Mills,Michael Stipe,Kate Pierson,Ricky Wilson,James Herbert,John Seawright,Howard Finster,Dexter Romweberand 4 more

Director

Tony Gayton

Writer

Tony Gayton

Producer

Bill Cody

Cinematography

James Herbert

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0092591