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The most influential band of the 1990’s or victims of heavy-handed hype from a ruthless record industry? Always controversial, whether as the adopted darlings of the ‘heroin-chic’ fashion press or simply by refusing to play the game; Nirvana never strayed far from the radar of popular culture. This film draws on performance footage from concerts and shows including the MTV Music Awards and Saturday Night Live alongside highlights ranging throughout the entire back catalogue. Also included are in-depth interviews with Kurt’s grandfather, Leland Cobain; Philip Luce, a childhood friend and neighbour; Dave Reed, parental guardian; Warren Mason his guitar teacher and many others, the causes to the worldwide effect that was Nirvana are finally laid bare. Featuring highlights from Smells Like Teen Spirit, About a Girl, Sliver, Polly, Heart Shaped Box, Rape Me, All Apologies and more.
