Synopsis
An intimate documentary following acclaimed North Carolina band the Avett Brothers, as they create their 2016 hit album "True Sadness."
Scores
Overall Score
45.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
23.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
48.3%
Review Aggregate
90.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 9 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, gritty, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlygrittycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avett Brothers | 2017 | $26,000 | $33,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score89.0
RT critic review count9
Rotten Tomatoes audience score98.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating8.3
IMDb votes825
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2017 | $725,286 | $928,283 |
| International | 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2017 | $725,286 | $928,283 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2017 | $362,643 | $464,142 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2017 | $2,160,000 | $2,764,553 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2017 | $2,410,000 | $3,084,525 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2017 | $1,611,000 | $2,061,896 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2017 | $4,627,000 | $5,922,032 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2017 | $304,620 | $389,879 |
| Total Revenues | 2017 | $11,475,263 | $14,687,026 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2017 | $325,000 (est) | $415,963 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2017 | $345,000 (est) | $441,561 (est) |
| Participations | 2017 | $459,000 | $587,468 |
| Residuals ? | 2017 | $606,000 | $775,611 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2017 | $65,000 | $83,193 |
| Total Expenses | 2017 | $1,800,000 | $2,303,794 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2017 | $9,675,263 | $12,383,232 |
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