The Road to Ruane
2024•NR•Released
Documentary
Billy Ruane, storied impresario of the 90s Boston indie music scene. Billy promoted shows and inspired cult-like followings of bands by the likes of The Lemonheads, Dinosaur Jr., Pixies, Superchunk, Buffalo Tom, Elliott Smith, Pavement, and Sonic Youth. His gracious treatment of artists set new standards in music. But underneath Billy’s exuberant cartoon-like demeanor and Harvard education, was the pain of a man with deep trauma, who struggled with bipolar disorder and substance abuse, and was confounded by the weight of an endless supply of money.
Director
Michael Gill
Languages
English
Cast
Billy Ruane
Self
Thurston Moore
Self
J. Mascis
Self
Elliott Smith
Self
Mary Lou Lord
Self
Bill Janovitz
Self
Amanda Palmer
Self
Dana Colley
Self
Springa
Self
Pat McGrath
Self
Lou Barlow
Self
Anthony Rossomando
Self
Ben Deilly
Self
Chris Brokaw
Self
Kay Hanley
Self
Production
Producer
Pat McGrath
Producer
Scott Evans
Producer
Lili Ruane
Producer
Michael Zarara
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