Teenage Superstars

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Teenage Superstars

2017

1h 47m

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A look at the bands from the alternative pop music scene in Glasgow from the mid 80's to early 90's.

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Jamie Healy

Radio Times

Despite some repetition of archive footage, this is as all-encompassing a record as any fan could wish for.

Rated: 3/5

May 9, 2024

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Rachel Bowles

The Skinny

A must-see for anyone interested in hearing how a group of teenagers with DIY haircuts and no prospects changed the world for the better.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 3, 2017

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Eddie Harrison

The List

Recent interviews with most of the protagonists weave a complex narrative of fame, failure and fatigue, narrated in a very un-Scottish drawl by Kim Deal from The Breeders / Pixies.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 28, 2017

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A look at the bands from the alternative pop music scene in Glasgow from the mid 80's to early 90's.

Director: Grant McPhee
Producer: Wendy Griffin, Grant McPhee
Screenwriter: Grant McPhee, Angela Slaven
Production Co: BBC Scotland, Tartan Features, Creative Scotland
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 21, 2018
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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