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The Shopkeeper

Play trailer Poster for The Shopkeeper Released Jun 4, 2016 1h 32m Documentary Biography Music Play Trailer Watchlist
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Music producer Mark Hallman struggles to keep his studio open in the age of streaming.

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The Shopkeeper

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Louis Proyect Counterpunch.org This loving tribute to a saintly Austin recording studio owner is also a searing examination of the dubious benefits of streaming services like Spotify. Aug 18, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Great movie--explains what streaming has done to so many hardworking musicians while telling a compelling story of a hardworking produced dedicated to his craft and with appearances by some of the best song writers in the country. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing documentary that illuminates the classic struggle of the artist -- told through the dynamic and specific lens of an exceptionally talented and beloved music producer in Austin, TX. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member A film made with heart and soul, and an important and moving story about the changes in the music business as experienced by one recording studio in Austin, Texas and the artists in its orbit. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Part personal musical journey, part homage to the singer-songwriter culture surrounding Mark Hallman's Austin studio the Congress House and part polemic on the state of democratized media, this is a wonderful documentary filled with great music and interesting interviews told from a perspective of love by a true artist. Well worth watching. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member An interesting documentary. Opened my eyes to what goes on in making a quality record. The charts will make you feel guilty for downloading music, as you will see how little the musician receives for their efforts Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Wonderful film that is clear and informative while managing to capture the heart behind the making of the music. Brilliantly done and a must see for anyone who is a lover of music. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Music producer Mark Hallman struggles to keep his studio open in the age of streaming.
Director
Rain Perry
Producer
Rain Perry
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 4, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 5, 2017
Runtime
1h 32m
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