# Sound City (2013)

> A heartfelt rock documentary follows Dave Grohl from Sound City's storied analog past toward a joyful revival of collaborative music-making.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/96388

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Music, Documentary
- Director: Dave Grohl
- Cast: Dave Grohl, Trent Reznor, Tom Petty, Mick Fleetwood, John Fogerty, Rivers Cuomo, Taylor Hawkins, Barry Manilow
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2306745/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: affectionate, high spirited, sincere, music fan night, concert documentary marathon

## Synopsis

A journey through the heart of rock music, revealing the magic behind iconic sounds.

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