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Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine

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The history of rock 'n' roll publication Creem magazine -- from its humble beginnings in Detroit to its growing popularity and ultimate demise.
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Zach Long Time Out 08/11/2020
3/5
Afforded insider access, Creem takes the opportunity to burnish the magazine's contribution to music journalism and rock 'n' roll culture. Go to Full Review Ty Burr Boston Globe 08/10/2020
2.5/4
That a new documentary about the people who wrote and published it is this close to a shambling mess is both appropriate and cheering. Go to Full Review Mikael Wood Los Angeles Times 08/07/2020
Yet "Creem..." does so little to showcase Creem's writing... that any viewer who hasn't read dozens of moldy back issues is left to wonder why anybody, inside or outside the magazine's office, would tolerate so much nonsense. Go to Full Review Leslie Hatton Vague Visages 02/07/2024
There was nothing else like ‘CREEM’ back then, and there’s still nothing like it now. That’s not only a testament to the importance of the magazine, it’s also a sad commentary on what’s lacking in modern music criticism. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 03/04/2021
3/5
Isn't as rough around the edges as the magazine it documents, but it does display why a scrappy upstart from Detroit was able to make and leave its mark. Go to Full Review Benjamin H. Smith Decider 01/06/2021
With affection, candor and the same irreverence it heaped on the rockers of yesteryear, Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine celebrates the coolest music rag of all-time and explains what made it great. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Facebook U 08/18/2020 Really cool documentary. See more 12/31/2020 Indispensable piece of RnR history. Fun and insightful See more 11/29/2020 excellent film...saw it via Prime Video, but would like a DVD copy...anyone know if/when it will be released on DVD??? See more 11/27/2020 It was great. In Boy Howdy We Trust. See more 10/08/2020 I grew up reading CREEM, literally. I was born in 1972 and reading by the age of 3. I was obsessed with music and probably first saw CREEM from my parents at a very young age. I learned so much from that magazine and honestly the documentary showed me even more. I always wondered about that bunch beyond Lester Bangs (as I have read his books and Jim Dero's book) and this film showed it all. I literally waited a year to see it, tweeting the magazine demanding it's release, and rented it immediately. I want to own this on DVD and am excited for the 50th anniversary issue. This is a must see for any music fan. So well done. See more 09/22/2020 The best Roc Doc I've seen!! A rock ‘n' roll magazine for the people and I'm so glad on its return. I look forward to what they do next! See more Read all reviews
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Scott Crawford

Director

Scott Crawford

Writer

Jaan Uhelzski

Writer

J.J. Kramer

Producer

Jaan Uhelszki

Producer

Raisa Churina

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis The history of rock 'n' roll publication Creem magazine -- from its humble beginnings in Detroit to its growing popularity and ultimate demise.
Director
Scott Crawford
Producer
J.J. Kramer, Jaan Uhelszki
Screenwriter
Scott Crawford, Jaan Uhelzski
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
New Rose Films, Boy Howdy
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 7, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 27, 2020
Runtime
1h 15m
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