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BETTER THAN SOMETHING is an exciting and intimate portrait of Memphis-based punk musician Jay Reatard, who toured the world and released dozens of records over the course of a 15 year career that began in his mid-teens. Original and never-before-seen footage documents his self-made journey to iconic garage rock star, with colleagues, friends, and family speaking candidly about Jay's vibrant and complicated life. Jay Reatard himself - filmed just nine months before his untimely death at the age of twenty-nine - shares his experiences both on and off stage, with all the humor, savvy, and pathos one can expect from such a prolific and vital artist.
Original Release
03/02/2012
US Release
03/02/2012
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jay Reatard | Himself / Self |
| King Louie Bankston | Self |
| Shawn Foree | Self |
| Ryan Rousseau | Self |
| Alicja Trout | Self |
| Alix Brown | Self |
| Scott Bomar | Self |
| Adam Shore | Self |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jay Reatard | Himself / Self |
| King Louie Bankston | Self |
| Shawn Foree | Self |
| Ryan Rousseau | Self |
| Alicja Trout | Self |
| Alix Brown | Self |
| Scott Bomar | Self |
| Adam Shore | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Adam Shore | Producer |
| Joseph Berger | Producer |
| Adam Farrell | Producer |
| Alex Hammond | Producer |
Editors
