| Details / Tracklist: |
: L7: Pretend We're Dead (87:19)
: Extras ()
: Live Performance In Radio Studio (6:53)
: The Beauty Process (Bonus Documentary) ()
: The Beauty Process: Live Tin (47:21)
: - ()
: L7: Pretend We're Dead (87:19)
: Extras ()
: Live Performance In Radio Studio (6:53)
: The Beauty Process (Bonus Documentary) ()
: The Beauty Process: Live Tin (47:21) |
 | | Original language: |
English (ENG) |
| | Extra-Infos: |
.. Dead |
| | Description: | L7: Pretend We're Dead takes us on an all-access journey into the 1990's grunge movement that took the world by storm, and the band that helped define it as the genre of a generation. Culled from over 100 hours of vintage home movies taken by the band, never-before-seen performance footage, and candid interviews, L7: Pretend We're Dead is an engrossing time capsule told from the perspective of L7, these true insiders who brought their signature blend of grunge punk to the masses! Chronicling the early days of the band's formation in 1985 to their height as the 'queens of grunge,' the film takes a roller coaster ride through L7's triumphs and failures, providing never-before-discussed insight into the band's eventual dissolution in 2001. Formed by Donita Sparks and Suzi Gardner-guitars/vocals, the band completed their lineup with the addition of Jennifer Finch on bass/vocals and Dee Plakas on drums. To highlight the fact that L7 was an all-female group, however, was to miss the point. "Our fans couldn't give a shit if we're women," Sparks says. "We did not set out to be an all-girl band. It just happened that way." Yet the "gender issue" would return time and again for the band; from shock jocks refusing to play "chick rock" to academics accusing the band of "incorrectly" embracing their feminism to hard rock press implying the band was merely riding a wave of "grrl power" trendiness. Despite these obstacles, L7: Pretend We're Dead shows the thread of influence the band had not only on rock and roll but on future generations of women everywhere and is, at the end, a testament to the pioneering spirit of a band that refuses to take anything lying down. "They can't hear a word we said, when we pretend that we're dead" Also includes the infamous 1997 documentary "L7 The Beauty Process" that was directed by Krist Novoselic.Issued in a blue standard Blu-ray case inserted in an O-card.
"L7: Pretend We're Dead" and "The Beauty Process: Live Tin" are documentaries with song snippets.
The "Extras"-section features 15 short documentary snippets and 1 live radio broadcast in the Netherlands.
The DVD repeats the program of the Blu-ray disc.
5.1 Surround Sound
Mould SID codes are present on DVD but they're too smal & can't be read."Pretend We're Dead (Blu-Ray+DVD)" is a comprehensive music documentary package in Blu-ray format from MVD Visual / Cargo that chronicles the rise, fall, and triumphant reunion of the influential American rock band L7. Built around extensive archival footage, candid new interviews, and rare live performances, the film traces the group's formation in the 1980s Los Angeles underground scene, their breakthrough during the grunge and alternative explosion of the early 1990s, and their lasting impact on feminist rock and heavy guitar music. The Blu-ray+DVD combo offers high-quality video and audio, making the raw live energy, stage antics, and behind-the-scenes moments of the band come across with impressive clarity.
The documentary centers on L7's core members: Donita Sparks (vocals, guitar), Suzi Gardner (guitar, vocals), Jennifer Finch (bass), and Demetra "Dee" Plakas (drums). Through their story, the film explores how L7 helped define a powerful, riff-driven sound that bridged punk, metal, and grunge, and how their unapologetically political and feminist stance influenced the riot grrrl movement and beyond. Classic albums and cult songs are placed in context via contemporary and archival interviews, showing how the band moved from small clubs to major festival stages, including international tours and appearances alongside some of the biggest names of their era. The film doesn't shy away from conflicts, industry pressures, and burnout, but also celebrates the band's legacy and eventual return to the stage.
As a Blu-ray edition, this release from MVD Visual / Cargo is tailored for collectors and dedicated music fans: the high-definition transfer highlights vintage video sources as faithfully as possible, while the included DVD offers flexible playback options. Bonus materials (where included; specifics may vary by edition) can feature extended interview segments, additional live clips, or behind-the-scenes content, making this a definitive audiovisual document of L7's career. MVD Visual is known for issuing carefully curated music, cult, and documentary titles, often rescuing important subcultural or niche films from obscurity and presenting them in durable, fan-friendly physical editions; Cargo serves as a key distribution partner in bringing these releases to the European market.
The creative force behind "Pretend We're Dead" is director Sarah Price, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker recognized for her work on influential music and culture documentaries. She co-directed "American Movie," a Sundance-lauded portrait of an independent filmmaker that became a modern cult classic, and contributed to "The Yes Men," a politically charged documentary that blended activism with dark humor. Her experience with character-driven non-fiction storytelling shapes "Pretend We're Dead" into more than a standard rock doc: it becomes an intimate, often funny and moving portrait of four musicians who refused to compromise. The film also features appearances and commentary from contemporaries and admirers from the alternative and punk scene, whose own successes underscore how deeply L7's sound and attitude echoed through later generations of rock and punk bands.
In addition to its value as fan service for long-time followers, this Blu-ray+DVD set functions as an accessible introduction to L7 for newcomers who may only know the band by name. It situates their work in the broader context of late-80s and 90s rock history, highlighting how they shared festival stages, tours, and cultural space with many landmark acts of the era. "Pretend We're Dead (Blu-Ray+DVD)" thus stands as both a tribute and a historical document: a vital addition to any collection of music documentaries, alternative rock memorabilia, or feminist music history, presented in a high-quality home-cinema edition by MVD Visual / Cargo. | | | Age rating: |
Suitable only for adults |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
00116429 |
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