Sound It Out

DocumentaryMusic

2011, Movie, 1h 15min

A portrait of the last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, North East England, at a time when independent record shops were closing in the UK at a rate of one every three days. A distinctive, funny and intimate film about men, the North and the irreplaceable role music plays in our lives. High Fidelity with a Northern Accent.

Country: United Kingdom

Director:

Jeanie Finlay

Cast:

Tom Butchart

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7.2

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Critic Ian Nathan

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Proof that, in the right hands, documentaries boast as much heart as any feature.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Andrew Pulver

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A cheap and cheerful documentary about a properly endangered species: the record shop.

Read full review at The Guardian

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In the heart of one of the most deprived areas in the UK, a small, independent record shop has managed to defy the odds and stay alive, despite the rapid decline of the music industry. Sound It Out takes viewers on a journey to Teesside, North East England, where the last surviving vinyl record shop continues to thrive, thanks to the dedication of its owner and the local community that supports it. This documentary offers a unique glimpse into the lives of men who have found a sense of belonging and purpose in this cultural haven, and the irreplaceable role that music plays in their lives. With a blend of humor, intimacy, and a distinctive Northern charm, Sound It Out is a cinematic love letter to the power of music and the people who keep it alive.

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