Hype! is a 1996 documentary by independent filmmaker Doug Pray, that portrays the rise of grunge music in early 90's Seattle from within the scene. Besides tons of interviews and rare concert footage from rather unknown acts, it also features plenty of material by such Seattle bigshots as Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Nirvana (including a video of the first-ever live performance of Smells Like Teen Spirit). The real focus, however, is on the role of the media and music industry in the creation and exploitation of the boom. For anybody who is even slightly interested in music history this film is a must see. Hype! brilliantly captures the spirit and raw energy of a whole generation as well as the hype which ultimately destroyed grunge.
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