Better Than Something: Jay Reatard (2012)
BETTER THAN SOMETHING is an exciting and intimate portrait of Memphis-based punk musician Jay Reatard, who toured the world and released dozens of records over the course of a 15 year career that began in his mid-teens. Original and never-before-seen footage documents his self-made journey to iconic garage rock star, with colleagues, friends, and family speaking candidly about Jay's vibrant and complicated life. Jay Reatard himself - filmed just nine months before his untimely death at the age of twenty-nine - shares his experiences both on and off stage, with all the humor, savvy, and pathos one can expect from such a prolific and vital artist.
Director: Alex Hammond, Ian Markiewicz
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: March 2, 2012
Cast
- Jay Reatard - Himself
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Better Than Something: Jay Reatard about?
- BETTER THAN SOMETHING is an exciting and intimate portrait of Memphis-based punk musician Jay Reatard, who toured the world and released dozens of records over the course of a 15 year career that began in his mid-teens. Original and never-before-seen footage documents his self-made journey to iconic garage rock star, with colleagues, friends, and family speaking candidly about Jay's vibrant and complicated life. Jay Reatard himself - filmed just nine months before his untimely death at the age of twenty-nine - shares his experiences both on and off stage, with all the humor, savvy, and pathos one can expect from such a prolific and vital artist.
- Who directed Better Than Something: Jay Reatard?
- Better Than Something: Jay Reatard was directed by Alex Hammond, Ian Markiewicz.
- Who stars in Better Than Something: Jay Reatard?
- Better Than Something: Jay Reatard stars Jay Reatard.
- How long is Better Than Something: Jay Reatard?
- Better Than Something: Jay Reatard has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Better Than Something: Jay Reatard?
- Better Than Something: Jay Reatard is a Documentary, Music film.