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Barenaked in America

Play trailer Barenaked in America Released Sep 29, 2000 1h 29m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Follows Canadian pop group Barenaked Ladies and its eclectic blend of rock, jazz, folk and humor over two weeks of their US tour. Directed by Jason Priestly, the film provides a behind the scenes look at life on the road with band-mates Ed Robertson, Steven Page, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn and Tyler Stewart as they achieve their first number 1 hit single for the song "One Week" from their 1998 album Stunt.

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Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader Whatever secrets the musicians may be keeping, we've been tacitly urged to examine our reasons for wanting to know them. Mar 23, 2010 Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Rated: 3/5 Mar 10, 2003 Full Review Susan Stark Detroit News Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Rated: 3/5 Oct 22, 2006 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 3/5 Jul 29, 2002 Full Review James Sanford Kalamazoo Gazette They play the funny songs, but just when things threaten to get too lightweight, singer Steven Page lets loose with a riveting, scorchingly soulful rendition of 'Break Your Heart' to let everyone know they're not just clowning around. Rated: 3/4 Jun 10, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A fun look at the dynamics of the band. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Follows Canadian pop group Barenaked Ladies and its eclectic blend of rock, jazz, folk and humor over two weeks of their US tour. Directed by Jason Priestly, the film provides a behind the scenes look at life on the road with band-mates Ed Robertson, Steven Page, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn and Tyler Stewart as they achieve their first number 1 hit single for the song "One Week" from their 1998 album Stunt.
Director
Jason Priestley
Producer
Jason Priestley, Cheryl Teetzel, Susanne Tabata
Distributor
Shooting Gallery
Production Co
Nettfilms, Finale Post Production
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 2000, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$52.8K
Runtime
1h 29m