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Whether or not you're a die-hard fan of the group, you'll love this detailed 'rockumentary' of England's legendary Spinal Tap. Acclaimed commercial director, Marty DiBergi, takes you behind-the-scenes for an intimate look at a band whose time has come and gone and come again. Through interviews, rare footage and lots of music - including classic Tap tunes like 'Big Bottom' and 'Hell Hole' - you'll get acquainted with David St. Hubbins (lead guitar), Nigel Tufnel (lead guitar), Derek Smalls (lead bass) and every drummer who ever lived - and died - for this renowned rock band.
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This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
82 min
"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.