Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2012)
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- PG-13
- 1h 53min
- Documentary, Music
- 01 Aug 2014 (UK)
- Movie
Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me is a feature-length documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of pop music's greatest cult phenomenon, Big Star.
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Billy Altman | ... |
Self - Writer
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Jon Auer | ... |
Self
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Lester Bangs | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Chris Bell | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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David Bell | ... |
Self - Chris Bell's Brother
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Norman Blake | ... |
Self
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The Box Tops | ... |
Themselves (archiveFootage)
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Panther Burns | ... |
Themselves (archiveFootage)
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| Cheap Trick | ... |
Themselves
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Stephanie Chernikowski | ... |
Self - Photographer
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| Alex Chilton | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| Rick Clark | ... |
Self - Writer and Musician
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Steve Cohen | ... |
Self - U.S. Congressman (archiveFootage)
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| The Cramps | ... |
Themselves (archiveFootage)
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John Dando | ... |
Self - Band Manager, Ardent Studios 1972-1975
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| Luther Dickinson | ... |
Self
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Mary Lindsay Dickinson | ... |
Self
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| Steven Drozd | ... |
Self
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Van Duren | ... |
Self - Musician
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Mitch Easter | ... |
Self - Musician and Producer
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Bruce Eaton | ... |
Self (archiveFootage) (voice)
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William Eggleston | ... |
Self
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Tav Falco | ... |
Self
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John Fry | ... |
Self - Founder, Ardent Studios
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John Hampton | ... |
Self - Engineer, Ardent Studios
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Douglas Hart | ... |
Self - Bass, The Jesus and Mary Chain
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| Robyn Hitchcock | ... |
Self
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Andy Hummel | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Ross Johnson | ... |
Self - Writer and Musician
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Ira Kaplan | ... |
Self
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Lenny Kaye | ... |
Self - Writer and Musician
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John King | ... |
Self - Promotions, Ardent Studios 1972-1975
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Curt Kirkwood | ... |
Self
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John Lightman | ... |
Self
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Carole Manning | ... |
Self - Ardent Studios 1972-1975
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Mike Mills | ... |
Self
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| The Replacements | ... |
Themselves (archiveFootage)
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Steve Rhea | ... |
Self - Promotions, Ardent Studios 1972-1975
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Will Rigby | ... |
Self - musician
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Richard Rosebrough | ... |
Self - Engineer, Ardent Studios 1972-1975
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Kliph Scurlock | ... |
Self
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Tom Sheehan | ... |
Self - Photographer
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Chris Stamey | ... |
Self - Musician and Producer
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Big Star | ... |
Themselves
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| Jody Stephens | ... |
Self
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Sara Stewart | ... |
Self - Chris Bell's Sister
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| Michael Stipe | ... |
Self
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Ken Stringfellow | ... |
Self
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| Matthew Sweet | ... |
Self
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Alexis Taylor | ... |
Self
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Marge Thrasher | ... |
Self - Hostess of Straight Talk (archiveFootage)
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Jon Tiven | ... |
Self
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Pete Tomlinson | ... |
Self - Writer
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Jaan Uhelszki | ... |
Self - Writer
(as Jaan Uhelzski)
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Terry Edwards | ... |
Conductor, London (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Drew DeNicola | ||
| Olivia Mori | ... | (co-director) |
Written by
| Drew DeNicola | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| David Armillei | ... | executive producer |
| Amy J. Boyd | ... | associate producer |
| John Fry | ... | executive producer |
| Dante Harper | ... | co-producer |
| Gill Holland | ... | executive producer |
| Danielle McCarthy | ... | producer |
| Patrick McCarthy | ... | associate producer |
| Olivia Mori | ... | producer |
| Alan Petsche | ... | associate producer |
| Bonnie Petsche | ... | associate producer |
| Meghan Sims | ... | associate producer |
| Brian Sprouse | ... | co-producer |
Cinematography by
| Drew DeNicola | ||
Editing by
| Christopher Branca | ||
| Drew DeNicola | ||
Editorial Department
| Jeffrey K. Miller | ... | additional editor |
| Sarah Silver | ... | assistant editor |
| Meghan Sims | ... | assistant editor |
| Michael Taylor | ... | consulting editor |
Sound Department
| Jeff Seelye | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Ted Wiggin | ... | animation |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dave Anderson | ... | additional cinematography |
| Joanna Arnow | ... | additional camera |
| Kentucker Audley | ... | additional camera |
| Eben Bull | ... | additional camera |
| David Cavallo | ... | additional cinematography |
| James D'Amico | ... | additional camera |
| Rob Hatch-Miller | ... | additional camera |
| Brent Joseph | ... | additional camera |
| Olivia Mori | ... | additional camera |
| Harrison Owen | ... | additional camera |
| Meghan Sims | ... | additional camera / camera operator |
| J. Colin Sonner | ... | additional camera (as Colin Sonner) |
Music Department
| Rick Clark | ... | music supervisor |
| John Fry | ... | music supervisor |
| Cheryl Pawelski | ... | music supervisor |
| Brad Rosenberger | ... | music supervisor |
| Brian Sprouse | ... | music supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Amy J. Boyd | ... | archive researcher |
| Josh Braun | ... | distribution adviser |
| Dean Cheley | ... | legal counsel (as Dean R. Cheley) |
Thanks
| Adam Hohenberg | ... | thanks |
| Edwin Samuelson | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Magnolia Pictures (2013) (United States) (theatrical)
- Magnolia Home Entertainment (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- Magnolia Pictures (2013) (United States)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2014) (Finland) (tv)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
BIG STAR: NOTHING CAN HURT ME is a feature-length documentary about legendary Memphis band Big Star. While mainstream success eluded them, Big Star's three albums have become critically lauded touchstones of the rock music canon. A seminal band in the history of alternative music, Big Star has been cited as an influence by artists including REM, The Replacements, Belle & Sebastian, Elliott Smith and Flaming Lips, to name just a few. With never-before-seen footage and photos of the band, in-depth interviews and a rousing musical tribute by the bands they inspired, BIG STAR: NOTHING CAN HURT ME is a story of artistic and musical salvation. Written by Danielle McCarthy |
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| Taglines | The definitive story of the greatest band that never made it. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $15,096, 07 Jul 2013 |
Did You Know?
| Goofs | When listing current artists that were influenced by Big Star, Elliott Smith is seen introducing a Big Star cover song on the Jon Brion Show with the date 1996. The show was not recorded until 2000. See more » |