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Cast & Crew

Andrew Shapter
Director
Forest Whitaker
As Self - Narrator (voice)
Eric Clapton
As Self - Musician
Questlove
As Self - Musician: The Roots (as Questlove)
Elvis Costello
As Self - Musician
Bonnie Raitt
As Self - Musician
Dave Matthews
As Self - Musician
Branford Marsalis
As Self - Musician

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Before the Music Dies is a documentary that delves into the world of American music, seeking answers to the questions: why does mainstream music seem so repetitive and packaged? Do corporations have the power to stifle musical innovation? Filmmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen embark on a journey across the country to explore the evolution of popular music and the marketing of contemporary pop stars. Along the way, they uncover riveting and exciting truths that challenge the status quo and offer a fresh perspective on the state of the music industry.

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Before the Music Dies was released in theaters on November 2, 2006.