Kurt Cobain: About a Son 2007
“Kurt Cobain in his own words.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- AJ Schnack
- Network
- Bonfire Films of America
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
What is Kurt Cobain: About a Son?
Kurt Cobain: About a Son is an American documentary and music film directed by AJ Schnack and produced by Sidetrack Films. The documentary serves as an intimate and moving meditation on the late American rock musician and artist Kurt Cobain.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 3, 2007
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Bonfire Films of America
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 76 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Bonfire Films of America
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Overview
Kurt Cobain: About a Son is an American documentary and music film directed by AJ Schnack and produced by Sidetrack Films. The documentary serves as an intimate and moving meditation on the late American rock musician and artist Kurt Cobain. The film is based on more than twenty-five hours of previously unheard audiotaped interviews conducted with Cobain by music journalist Michael Azerrad for his book Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana. In the film, Kurt Cobain recounts his own life, moving from his childhood and adolescence to his days of musical discovery and later dealings with explosive fame. Throughout the documentary, he offers often piercing insights into his life, music, and times. The conversations featured in the film had never before been made public and reveal a highly personal look at the subject.
Should you watch it?
“Kurt Cobain narrates his own life story through previously unheard, intimate audio interviews.”
- Features over 25 hours of rare, previously unreleased audio interviews.
- Provides a first-person perspective on Cobain's childhood and rise to fame.
- Offers piercing insights into the artist's personal life and musical career.
- The documentary style relies heavily on archival audio, which may feel slow for viewers seeking traditional concert footage.
Watch it if you want to hear the life of Kurt Cobain told directly in his own words.
The film maintains an intimate and meditative tone with a deliberate, reflective pace suitable for those interested in music history.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is a highly personal, intimate meditation on Kurt Cobain's life that offers unique insights through his own voice.
How long is the film?
The documentary has a runtime of one hour and 37 minutes.
Where can I stream it?
Streaming availability varies by region, and you should check your local OTT platforms for current access.
Does this film have multiple episodes?
No, it is a standalone documentary film rather than a series.
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