REVELATION Perth International Film Festival, Australia
July 6th, 2011 | Published in Featured Screenings, Festivals, News
Sat, 16, Jul, 2011 6:30 pm - Sun, 24, Jul, 2011 6:30 pm
- Astor Theatre, Perth, Australia.
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Sound It Out is Teesside’s only record shop, located next to the job centre and opposite the pub, it is run by Tom and David. Armed with an infectious enthusiasm for music and an encyclopaedic knowledge of classic vinyl, they support the musical needs of a loyal customer base, from the Status Quo fan to the digital rave station based in a garden shed, from local metal heads to fans of indie obscurities. All have their own stories and director Jeanie Finlay lets these customers speak, catching them as they talk about their own love of music and the often deeply profound effects the shop has had on their lives.
Unobtrusively filmed with access to the day-to-day life of the shop, the film is by turns comedic and strangely poignant, as both cultural and economic changes slowly bite and the hardships faced by many in the community become increasingly apparent.
A documentary with a truly human heart that understands the essential nature of records and music in all of our lives.