Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
2013
Biography / Documentary / Music
Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
2013
Biography / Documentary / Music
88% - Critics
84% - Audience
7.5
Plot summary
Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton is a feature-length documentary about avant-garde Los Angeles-based record label Stones Throw Records. The film weaves together rare concert footage, never-before-see archival material, inner-circle home video and photographs and in-depth interviews with the artists who put Stones Throw Records on the map. Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton gives an exclusive look into the label's left-of-center artists, history, culture, and global following. The film features exclusive interviews with Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Common, Questlove, Talib Kweli, Mike D (The Beastie Boys), Tyler the Creator, and many more.—SYNDCTD Entertainment
March 21, 2023 at 09:25 PM
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720p.BLUMovie Reviews
Fun and Inspiring Film About a Independent Record Label
This is a great documentary that will have you loving Stone Throw and its artists if you don't love them already!
To start off, I'll partially agree with another reviewer that you might need some prior knowledge to really get into the film, and given that this is a smaller doc about a niche subject you will probably have some idea of Stones Throw. And although not being too familiar with all the names and faces can be hard to follow, it does not distract from the message the film tries to convey.
Regardless of your music preference, this movie keeps you entertained with the the origin and survival of this humble independent record label.
If you love hip-hop then this label will have your favorite artist's favorite artist. This film explores the loyalty that artistic integrity can bring.
Give it a watch as you will not be disappointed!