Synopse
CBGB (also CBGB's or CB's) was a legendary New York punk nightclub on Bowery in Manhattan from 1973 to 2006. The full name, CBGB OMFUG, is an acronym for Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Other Music For Uplifting Gormandizers. The performing bands included The Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads and Patti Smith. Director Stein has assembled archive material, photos, old interviews and new to present an intriguing chapter in the history of rock music.
Regie
Mandy Stein, born in 1975, director and producer. Her documentaries include“You See Me Laughin” (2002) and “Too much to die: A Tribute toe Johnny Ramone” (2006).
Info
Original Title: Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
International Title: Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
Category: Documentary feature
Section: Agenda 09
Version & Subtitles: English OV
Director & Screenplay: Mandy Stein
Production country: United States
Year of Production: 2009
Length: 77 min
Producer: Mandy Stein, Ernie Fritz
Production company: Plain Jane Productions
Cinematography: Benjamen Logan
Editor: Melody London
Music: Jesse Malin
World Sales: Julie Goldman, Cactus Three
