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The Golden Globe Best Motion Picture winner (2000, Musical/Comedy), restored under the supervision of Oscar-winning Writer/Director Cameron Crowe (2000, Best Original Screenplay). Almost Famous is the semi-autobiographical odyssey of 15-year-old William Miller (Patrick Fugit), whose writing talent and earnest passion for rock music earns him an assignment for Rolling Stone, interviewing and touring with Stillwater (Billy Crudup, Jason Lee). Penny Lane (Kate Hudson) is the young groupie who guides him through the wild world of rock heroes, all-night parties, and the most dangerous intensity of all—love. Disc One: Theatrical version of the film Filmmaker Focus with Cameron Crowe Casting & Costumes Rock School Extended Scenes Odds & Sods Fever Dog' Music Video Interview with Lester Bangs Cameron Crowe's Top Alums of 1973 Love Comes and Goes B-Sides and more! Disc Two: Bootleg Cut of the film Commentary with Cameron Crowe & Friends
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Almost Famous (2000)
124 min
In 1973, a precocious 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist lands a dream assignment from Rolling Stone to tour with a rising rock band, embarking on a coming-of-age journey as he discovers the exhilarating and heartbreaking realities behind rock stardom.