# It Might Get Loud (2008)

> Three generations of rock guitar innovators reveal how the electric guitar shaped their identities, sounds, and creative lives.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13436

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Davis Guggenheim
- Cast: Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White, Link Wray
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1229360/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: energetic, insightful, affectionate, music night, guitar study

## Synopsis

Three guitar legends come together to explore the electric guitar's profound impact on music and culture.

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