Plot

Led by the success of the B-52's and R.E.M., Athens, Georgia was the most happening music scene in the country by the mid 80's. Following several different bands from different genres, this film paints Athens as a magical artistic environment where bands are not in competition, but co-exist in harmony and share the ideals of the land.

Live performances of R.E.M.'s "Swan, Swan H" and "Dream (All I Have to Do)" at the Lucy Cobb Institute chapel are included.

Also featured are performances and insightful interviews from: The B-52s, Pylon, B-B-Que Killers, Time Toy, Jim Herbert, Flat Duo Jets, John Seawright, Rev. Howard Finster, Dreams So Real, Peter Buck, Love Tractor, Rev. John D. Ruth, Kilkenny Cats, and Squalls.

Bonus Material:
- Director/Producer commentary
- Bonus Audio tracks
- Testimonials from Dave Schools (Widespread Panic), David Gamble (Method Actors), and more
- New Interview with B-52s' Kate and Cindy
- Bonus Scenes

"has a refreshingly homemade felling; it's as likably odd and unpretentious as Athens itself." - Janet Maslin, The New York Times

"Great photography, kooky characters, an R.E.M. member drinking beer in the morning in his pajamas. What more could I want? - Kim Shattuck, singer/songwriter The Muffs

Related Links

• IMDb Page

Additional Information

• Country: United States
• Language: English
• Format: NTSC
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (standard TV)
• Color: Color
• Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1