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All Things Must Pass

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2015 · 94 min Documentary
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

Russ Solomon, the rebellious founder of Tower Records, built not just a store but a sanctuary for music lovers, where records lined the floors and staff lived for the sound. His empire expanded to 200 stores across the globe, becoming a cultural beacon of an era. The documentary traces the meteoric rise of this institution, its golden age of billion-dollar revenue, and the stunning collapse that led to bankruptcy in 2006. It's a tale of passion, ambition, and the relentless tide of technological change that reshaped an industry.

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Year 2015
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Colin Hanks
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (95 votes)

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Colin Hanks directs not a dry post-mortem of a bankruptcy, but a warm portrait of a community for whom music was a sacred creed. The film deftly balances heartfelt nostalgia with clear-eyed business analysis, revealing how a familial spirit was ultimately overwhelmed by the digital tide.

What lingers after the credits is a poignant meditation on the fragility of cultural icons in the face of paradigm shifts. The story of Tower serves as a compelling case study on how even passion and authenticity can be disrupted. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Colin Hanks

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