Synopsis
A documentary about Tom Dowd, who was an innovative recording engineer and producer of noted albums with John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Otis Redding, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers and many others.
Scores
Overall Score
34.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
21.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
20.6%
Review Aggregate
88.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, visually striking, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedvisually strikingcharacter-drivenemotionalthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Paul | 2004 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Eric Clapton | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| John Coltrane | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ray Charles | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Otis Redding | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ornette Coleman | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Tito Puente | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Thelonious Monk | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Cream | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Aretha Franklin | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Lynyrd Skynyrd | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Derek and the Dominos | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Booker T. & the M.G.'s | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| The Allman Brothers Band | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score90.0
RT critic review count30
Rotten Tomatoes audience score92.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating8.2
IMDb votes601
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $40,919 | $67,953 |
| International | 2004 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $40,919 | $67,953 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $20,460 | $33,976 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $29,000 | $48,159 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $1,000 | $1,661 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $3,006,000 | $4,991,965 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $6,290,000 | $10,445,596 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $72,600 | $120,564 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $9,419,060 | $15,641,921 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $242,000 (est) | $401,881 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $80,000 (est) | $132,853 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $377,000 | $626,071 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $684,000 | $1,135,896 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $48,400 | $80,376 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $1,431,400 | $2,377,079 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $7,987,660 | $13,264,843 |
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