X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe (2000)
From 1990 to 1994, ground zero for the all-ages, alt-rock scene in Portland was the X-Ray Cafe. Brought to life and operated as a flight of fancy by Benjamin Arthur Ellis and Tres Shannon, the X-Ray was both a critical venue for emerging local and touring bands and hang-out for an amazing array of outcasts, street kids and creative eccentrics of all stripes. When band such as Crackerbash, Sprinkler, Poison Idea, Hell Cows, Smegma, Dead Moon, Hitting Birth, Beat Happenings, Cake, Hole, Green Day or the Spinanes were not on stage, anything from poetry to Spanish lessons to a sewing circle might have connected and entertained the customers. Whether shelter, social or information hub, or music mecca, the X-Ray represented and remains, in age-old fashion, a key chapter in many Portlander's coming of age. Ellis's film, loaded with interviews and performance clips, is a spirited valentine to the craziness and glory of days gone by and to the many who called the X-Ray home.
Cast
- Benjamin Arthur Ellis - self
- Tres Shannon - self
- Roger Nusic - self
- Scott Campbell - self
- Jim Redden - self
- Tony Demicoli - self
- Pierre Ouellette - self
- Fred Cole - self
- Mark Sten - self
- Tom Robinson - self
Screenplay
Keywords
portland, oregon, all ages nightclub
Trailer
X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe about?
- From 1990 to 1994, ground zero for the all-ages, alt-rock scene in Portland was the X-Ray Cafe. Brought to life and operated as a flight of fancy by Benjamin Arthur Ellis and Tres Shannon, the X-Ray was both a critical venue for emerging local and touring bands and hang-out for an amazing array of outcasts, street kids and creative eccentrics of all stripes. When band such as Crackerbash, Sprinkler, Poison Idea, Hell Cows, Smegma, Dead Moon, Hitting Birth, Beat Happenings, Cake, Hole, Green Day or the Spinanes were not on stage, anything from poetry to Spanish lessons to a sewing circle might have connected and entertained the customers. Whether shelter, social or information hub, or music mecca, the X-Ray represented and remains, in age-old fashion, a key chapter in many Portlander's coming of age. Ellis's film, loaded with interviews and performance clips, is a spirited valentine to the craziness and glory of days gone by and to the many who called the X-Ray home.
- Who directed X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe?
- X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe was directed by Benjamin Arthur Ellis.
- Who stars in X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe?
- X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe stars Benjamin Arthur Ellis, Tres Shannon, Roger Nusic, Scott Campbell, Jim Redden, Tony Demicoli.
- How long is X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe?
- X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe?
- X-Ray Visions: A Look Inside Portland's Legendary X-Ray Cafe is a Documentary, Music film.