# Pavements (2025)

> A playful hybrid portrait turns Pavement’s indie-rock legacy into a theatrical, song-driven documentary collage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1017692

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Comedy, Music, Documentary
- Director: Alex Ross Perry
- Cast: Stephen Malkmus, Scott Kannberg, Bob Nastanovich, Mark Ibold, Steve West, Rebecca Clay Cole, Gary Young, Joe Keery
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30253514/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, playful, energetic, music discovery, indie rock night

## Synopsis

A vibrant exploration of indie rock culture through the lens of a beloved band.

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