All Things Must Pass
'All Things Must Pass' is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and its legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.'All Things Must Pass' is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and its legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.'All Things Must Pass' is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and its legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.
- Self - Singer-Songwriter
- (as Sir Elton John)
- Self - Russ's Wife
- (as Patti Drosins-Solomon)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaTo promote the release of the film, the still empty building which once housed the Tower Records on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood had its facade repainted to appear as it once had. This led to rumors that the store may reopen, but in fact the building had been sold to Gibson Guitars in 2014 with the intention of opening a guitar showroom, while preserving the historic building itself. Not yet ready to open their showroom, Gibson worked with the documentary makers to repaint the building to display the Tower facade. The repaint was planned to be taken down after the premiere party was held inside the empty building, but remained up for over a year while Gibson continued to plan their new store.
- GoofsIn the closing credits the Japanese Translator, Kyoko Nishijima, is listed twice.
- Quotes
Dave Grohl, Himself: [Describing the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" LP] People went to great lengths. Like they'd get that weird foam and cardboard stuff and make a baby and there's a actual dollar bill dangling in front of it and it looks like water behind it. And, you know, when you would see people go to that much trouble for you, for your band, we were just, like, we were just shocked.
With humble beginnings as little more than a lark, Tower Records began when Russ Solomon's dad decided to sell used 45 rpm singles in his cramped Sacramento drug store. He bought the singles for 3 cents and sold them for 10 cents. Within a few years, Russ purchased the record business from his dad, and proceeded to run it as only a rebellious kid from the 1960's could. From 1960 through 2000, the business grew each year. It expanded the number of stores (peaking at 192 worldwide) and constantly adjusted to the musical tastes and the delivery method – 45's, LP's, cassettes, CD's, etc.
Using some terrific photographs and video clips, accompanied by spot on music selections, director Hanks brilliantly and generously allows the actual players to tell the story. The expected celebrity drops are present, and even the words of David Geffen, Dave Grohl, Bruce Springsteen and Sir Elton John carry emotion. However, far and away the most impact comes from extended interviews with the unconventional and charismatic Tower Records founder Russ Solomon and his devoted and forthright employee team. Their sincere recollections provide the roadmap through the phenomenal growth, as well as the devastating end in 2006. We understand how these stores became so much more than retail outlets they were cultural hotspots for at least two generations. We also learn some things we probably shouldn't like the definition of "hand truck fuel", and the reason Russ installed hot lighting in the listening booths.
Mr. Hanks surprises with his ability to balance nostalgia and the harsh realities of the downfall of an iconic cultural business. The film captures the key role Tower Records, while also pointing out that the crash was due to more than just Napster and digital music delivery. An interesting case study for business majors highlights the importance of vision vs debt. For more insight from Colin Hanks, check out the interview from film critic Chase Whale: http://www.hammertonail.com/
"No Music. No Life". The motto of Tower Records was somehow inspirational, and fit perfectly for stores that featured mammoth album artwork on their store fronts, their own "Pulse" magazine, and staff that couldn't fathom life without music much less wearing a suit and tie to work. This was truly "a chain of independent stores", and trust me when I tell you that hanging out at Tower Records was more fun than having hundreds of cable channels.
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- Release date
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- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records
- Filming locations
- 8801 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, California, USA(Tower Records Sunset Blvd. location)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $172,394
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $19,001
- Oct 18, 2015
- Gross worldwide
- $172,394
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1