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Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB   TFF2009.gif

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Discovery

[BURNI] | 2009 | 90 min | Feature Documentary

Directed by: Mandy Stein

(Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB)
USA

World Premiere

Interests: Documentary,  Female Director(s),  Music,  NYcomp,  New York,  Returning Filmmaker

Cast & Credits

Primary Cast:
Hilly Kristal, Deborah Harry, Patti Smith, Sting, Richard Hell, Steven Van Zandt
Producers:
Mandy Stein, Ernie Fritz
Editor:
Melody London
Director of Photography:
Benjamen Logan
Executive Producer:
Julie Goldman, Krysanne Katsoolis, Caroline Stevens

Related Links

Blog: The Road To Tribeca
Programmer Roundtable:
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Behind the Screens: Burning Down the House, The Story of CBGB
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Synopsis

How did a club called "Country Bluegrass Blues" turn into, in Joey Ramone's words, "the womb of creativity" for generations of punks, new wavers, and rock-and-rollers? Mandy Stein's (Too Tough to Die, TFF '06) latest documentary charts the history and far-reaching influence of iconic downtown club CBGB and its fight for survival against the Bowery homeless shelter that sought to shut it down. Fueled by invigorating vintage performances by the likes of Patti Smith, Talking Heads, Television, Bad Brains, and The Ramones, Burning Down the House seethes with the spirit of those who found themselves at home in the hallowed confines of that dingy bar.

Stein—daughter of the legendary Sire Records founder Seymour Stein, who cherry-picked bands from the CBGB stage for his label—finds no shortage of musicians, employees, and patrons to share their passion for the anything-goes spirit of the club and its beloved founder, Hilly Kristal. Sonic Youth, Debbie Harry, Ice-T, Steven Van Zandt, Fab 5 Freddy, and many others offer up their reverence, but ultimately Burning Down the House pays tribute not just to the club, but to the endurance of the energy and creativity that brought it to life.

--Jim Browne

Thursday, April 30, 7:00 pm

@SVA Theater (333 West 23rd Street), Theater 1

Following the screening, 101.9 RXP DJ Matt Pinfield will lead a discussion featuring director Mandy Stein; music producer and original member of The Ramones Tommy Ramone; music producer and Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz; and musician Jesse Malin, co-owner of the late Coney Island High (as well as the year-old Bowery Electric) to further discuss the legacy of the famous (and infamous) rock spot.

Due to unforeseen schedule changes, Legs McNeil cannot attend.

+Related Media

Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB Trailer

+Gallery

+About The Director

Mandy Stein graduated from Occidental College with a degree in art history and visual arts. In 1999 Mandy helped shoot and was an associate producer on the HBO/Channel 4 Films documentary Devil's Playground. She also helped produce the IFC Films documentary Crossover. Her directorial debut, You See Me Laughin', also aired on IFC. In 2004 she produced and music supervised director John Landis' Slasher. Mandy also produced What Remains, a documentary that looks at the creative process of celebrated photographer Sally Mann.

+Film Contacts

Press Contact

Jake Spitz
The Experiential Agency
New York, NY
Email: jake@expagency.com

 
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