Better Than Something profiles garage-rock icon Jay Reatard. Filmed only months before his passing, this intimate portrait captures Jay in his hometown of Memphis, during a week-long break from touring in the spring of 2009. With moving and insightful interviews with friends and family, and remarkable early concert performances, Better Than Something is an honest and poetic chronicle of Jay’s story.
SPECIAL EVENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH TUESDAY SCREENING: There will be a pre-screening reception at OTHER MUSIC on Tuesday, November 8 from 6:30-8pm. DJ Alix Brown (former Angry Angles, Golden Triangle) and complimentary Pabst Blue Ribbon!
- Section of Festival:
- Midnight Rock Docs
- Expected to Attend:
- Alexandria Hammond, Ian Markiewicz, Adam Shore (Jay's manager) and Alix Brown (former Angry Angles)
- Director:
- Alexandria Hammond & Ian Markiewicz
- Producer:
- Alexandria Hammond & Joseph A. Berger
- Cinematographer:
- Alexandria Hammond & Ian Markiewicz
- Editor:
- Alexandria Hammond & Ian Markiewicz
- Music:
- Jay Reatard, Lost Sounds, Reatards, Oblivians & Cheap Time
- Running Time:
- 89 min.
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- USA
- Official Site:
- http://www.betterthansomething.com
- On Twitter:
- @JayReatardDoc
- Official Trailer:
