A documentary portrait of the very last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, in the North East of England. Starring Tom, Kelly, David, Daniel, 70,000 records and the good people of Teesside. A distinctive, funny and intimate film about men, obsession and the irreplaceable role music plays in our lives.
Proof that, in the right hands, documentaries boast as much heart as any feature. This one got soul too. Wonderful.
A cheap and cheerful documentary about a properly endangered species: the record shop.
It's a delightful, real-life version of Nick Hornby's novel High Fidelity, a song of love, sadness and mortality with everyone involved doing it their way as they face the vinyl curtain.
As well as crafting an insightful portrait of a specific place, Findlay effectively captures the moment of transition that record collectors worldwide are in, as the physical, tangible aspect of owning music gradually disappears. Highly recommended.
Grosvenor, Glasgow from Wednesday November 16, 2011. More info: http://www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/
General release. Check local listings for show times.