Hype! The History of Grunge Documentary
Hype! directed by Doug Pray, explores the rise of grunge rock in the United States during the early to mid-1990s.
This documentary film features interviews and rare concert footage, tracing the evolution of the grunge scene from its humble beginnings in neighborhood basements to its explosion into mainstream pop culture.
Hype seeks to debunk some of the myths surrounding the genre that were fueled by media exaggeration, offering a perspective from those who were directly involved in the scene.
The documentary takes a satirical approach to these myths while also acknowledging the role media hype played in bringing some of these once-obscure bands into the spotlight.
