Review of Dig! (2004) by Gian P — 02 Jun 2007

Possibly the ultimate rock doc for band geeks.

This review of Dig! (2004) was written by Gian P on 02 Jun 2007.

Dig! has generally received very positive reviews.

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In every spiritual tradition, you burn in hell for pretending to be God and not being able to back it up…

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By Liam Lacey (1,725) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 11 Aug 2009

Timoner offers a resonant, often painfully funny, drama about two good friends who become enemies against the backdrop of the pop-music business…

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By Ollie W (539) on 17 Dec 2011

Incredible documentary about one insatiable rivalry, two fascinating bands, several independently funded albums and a whole lot of Dope…

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By Andy M (705) on 17 Mar 2010

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By Kevin G (829) on 29 Mar 2011

It's an incredibly fascinating story of a friendship and subsequent conflict between two really great bands…

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