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The Best Summer

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A found footage documentary from a concert tour in 1995 that features live performances, candid interviews and a behind the scene view of what it's like to be on tour with Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Foo Fighters, Beck, Pavement, Rancid, The Amps and Bikini Kill

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Liz Shannon Miller Consequence 3d
A-
A nostalgia play in some ways, but also a loving scrapbook to youth and rock and friendship. Go to Full Review Matt Melis AV Club 3d
B-
Davis also deserves significant kudos for making sure that The Best Summer didn’t forget about the girls at a time when women’s contributions were often overlooked across the alternative rock landscape. Go to Full Review Sam Adams Slate 4d
Davis’ movie is chaotic and rough-hewn, and the performances and songs seem chosen almost at random, but it’s a precious time capsule, and a must for anyone who cares about the bands or the time. Go to Full Review Cody Dericks Next Best Picture 5h
6/10
It’s a good vibe, no doubt about it, but "The Best Summer" struggles to make for a compelling watch, despite the vibrant energy of the performers captured. Go to Full Review Ross Bonaime Collider 10h
7/10
Davis’ documentary isn’t necessarily much deeper than a travelogue for a band that featured some of the most important alt-rock artists of the 1990s, but The Best Summer doesn’t need to be more than that. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Tamra Davis

Director

Tamra Davis

Producer

Shelby Meade

Producer

Movie Info

Synopsis A found footage documentary from a concert tour in 1995 that features live performances, candid interviews and a behind the scene view of what it's like to be on tour with Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Foo Fighters, Beck, Pavement, Rancid, The Amps and Bikini Kill
Director
Tamra Davis
Producer
Tamra Davis, Shelby Meade
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 24m