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Karaoke from Hell

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Approaching their twentieth anniversary, the Karaoke from Hell band have been providing Portland, Oregon with live karaoke stretching back to its roots in Portland's nineties youth culture. This documentary examines how the band has transformed from a playful art project into a steady job for local musicians that's become a beloved staple, frequented by regulars that cherish the generous spirit of the band and the rich connection that communal music provides.

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Andrew Jankowski Willamette Week Dec 12
Chip Mabry and Ben Mercer weave together numerous stories in an hour, and could have kept going in their deep dive into Old Portland culture and lore. Go to Full Review Chase Hutchinson Willamette Week Sep 30
Music documentaries are a dime a dozen, but there’s something truly original about the killer Karaoke From Hell. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chip Mabry

Director

Chip Mabry

Producer

Trevor Juntunen

Producer

Ben Mercer

Producer

Louis Black

Executive Producer

David Cress

Executive Producer
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Synopsis Approaching their twentieth anniversary, the Karaoke from Hell band have been providing Portland, Oregon with live karaoke stretching back to its roots in Portland's nineties youth culture. This documentary examines how the band has transformed from a playful art project into a steady job for local musicians that's become a beloved staple, frequented by regulars that cherish the generous spirit of the band and the rich connection that communal music provides.
Director
Chip Mabry
Producer
Chip Mabry, Trevor Juntunen, Ben Mercer
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 1m