Last Shop Standing ( Last Shop Standing: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of the Independent Record Shop )

Last Shop Standing (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Last Shop Standing: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of the Independent Record Shop
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Surround )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
50 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2012 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Rob Taylor

Written By:
Rob Taylor

Actors:
Johnny Marr

Synopsis:

Last Shop Standing, inspired by the book of the same name by Graham Jones, takes you behind the counter to discover why nearly 2,000 record shops have already disappeared across the UK. The film charts the rapid rise of record shops in the 60,70 and 80's, the influence of the chart, the underhand deals, the demise of vinyl and rise of the CD as well as new technologies.
Graham meets the characters behind the counter, and in front of the counter the likes of Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Nerina Pallot, Richard Hawley and Clint Boon tell us how the shops became part of their own musical education, and why they might just have a brighter future.

Based on the successful book of the same name, Last Shop Standing is a 50-minute documentary that was released on 10 September 2012. It is a celebration of the unique spirit of comradeship and entrepreneurial ingenuity that has enabled so many shops to keep operating successfully against the backdrop of massive changes in the music industry, the biggest recession in years, the growth of online file sharing and the explosion of choice in music consumption. Not long ago there was a record shop on every high street, but over 500 independent record stores have closed during the last few years. Record shops were always more than retail outlets, they are part of our culture; they support new bands and local talent. A place for musicians and music fans to congregate, to browse away a few hours, to walk away with music they didn't know existed. The film features appearances by musicians and industry insiders including Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Paul Weller, Nerina Pallot and Richard Hawley , but the real stars are the record shop owners, their stories are the stuff of folklore! The film tells the full story, holds back no punches, but also celebrates and promotes our great independent record stores.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 05 January, 2013.