Last Shop Standing
"The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of the Independent Record Shop"
Originally released in 2012. Last Shop Standing is a music/documentary film. directed by Pip Piper. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Marr, Jo Good, and Clint Boon
Synopsis
Last Shop Standing, inspired by the book of the same name by Graham Jones, takes you behind the counter to discover why nearly 2000 record shops have already disappeared across the UK. The film charts the rapid rise of record shops in the 1960's, 70's and 80's, the influence of the chart, the underhand deals, the demise of vinyl and rise of the CD as well as new technologies. Where did it all go wrong? Why were 3 shops a week closing? Will we be left with no record shops with the continuing rise of downloading? Hear from over 20 record shop owners and music industry leaders as well as musicians including Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Nerina Pallot, Richard Hawley and Clint Boon as they all tell us how the shops became and still are a part of their own musical education, a place to cherish and discover new bands and new music.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Last Shop Standing about?
Last Shop Standing, inspired by the book of the same name by Graham Jones, takes you behind the counter to discover why nearly 2000 record shops have already disappeared across the UK. The film cha...
Who directed Last Shop Standing?
Last Shop Standing was directed by Pip Piper.
How long is Last Shop Standing?
Last Shop Standing has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Last Shop Standing released?
Last Shop Standing was released on September 10, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Last Shop Standing?
The main cast of Last Shop Standing includes Johnny Marr, Jo Good, Clint Boon, Nerina Pallot, Billy Bragg.