KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK Trailer - A Unique Profile of Nirvana's Frontman
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck was one of the most powerful documentaries I saw at Sundance earlier this year. I spent my teenage years in high school listening to Nirvana, they were one of my favorite bands. Of course, I had no idea who they were as people. I just connected with their music. We now have a documentary that gives us a very personal and in-depth look at the life of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, and it's really an eye-opener. As I said in my review:
It has been almost been 21 years since Cobain died, and now after watching this documentary I've learned more about him than I wanted to. The movie presents Cobain's life story in his own words, which come from his diary entries, audiotapes, home movies, and art, and of course, there are interviews with his mom, dad, sister,Courtney Love, and bandmate and friend Krist Novoselic.
It's really a deep and dark intimate look into the life of this artist. I could tell through his music that he must have been a pretty messed up individual, but until now I had no idea how messed up he really was. It was really scary and sad seeing how bad he got. Through his journal entries and audiotapes you really get a sense that this guy was on a trajectory that didn't have a happy ending. It's guess it's not entirely his fault, though.
The film was directed by Brett Morgan, and it's really an intense viewing experience. Here's an excerpt from the synopsis:
While Cobain craved the spotlight even as he rejected the trappings of fame, his epic arc depicts a man who stayed true to his earliest punk rock convictions, always identifying with the “outsider” and ensuring the music came first.
The film hits UK theaters on April 10th, and airs only on HBO beginning on May 4th.