All Things Must Pass (2015)
Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with two hundred stores, in thirty countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of the music world, and a powerful force in the music industry. In 1999, Tower Records made $1 billion. In 2006, the company filed for bankruptcy. What went wrong? Everyone thinks they know what killed Tower Records: The Internet. But that’s not the story. All Things Must Pass is a feature documentary film examining this iconic company’s explosive trajectory, tragic demise, and legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Colin Hanks
Actors: Ahmir-Khalib Thompson, Bob Delanoy, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Cornell, Chuck D, Dave Grohl, Elton John, Heidi Cotler, Mike Farrace, Rudy Danzinger
