Athens, GA Inside/Out

Story

Synopsis

Led by the success of the B-52's and R.E.M., Athens, Georgia was the most happening music scene in the country by the mid 80's. Following several different bands from different genres, this film paints Athens as a magical artistic environment where bands are not in competition, but co-exist in harmony and share the ideals of the land. Live performances of R.E.M.'s "Swan Swan H" and "Dream (All I Have To Do)" at the Lucy Cobb Institute chapel are included. Also featured are performances and interviews frm the B-52's, Pylon, B-B-Que Killers, Time Toy, Jim Herbert, Flat Duo Jets, Love Tractor, Kilkenny Cats, Squalls and more

Director

Tony Gayton

Writers

Tony Gayton

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

29 May 1987

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Bill Berry

  Himself

• 

  Peter Buck

  Himself

• 

  Mike Mills

  Himself

• 

  Michael Stipe

  Himself

• 

  Kate Pierson

  Self

• Ricky Wilson

  Self

• 

  James Herbert

  Self

• John Seawright

  Self

• Howard Finster

  Self

• Dexter Romweber

  Self

• Jeremy Ayers

  Self

• William Orten Carlton

  Self