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Nirvana: Live at the Paramount

Nirvana: Live at the Paramount

Music · 2011

Recorded in Seattle, WA on Halloween Night, 1991, Live at the Paramount is the only known Nirvana live show recorded on 16mm film. Now released to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's watershed album.

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Nirvana: Live at the Paramount

2011 Music 1h 11m

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8.1 / 10

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Recorded in Seattle, WA on Halloween Night, 1991, Live at the Paramount is the only known Nirvana live show recorded on 16mm film. Now released to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's watershed album.

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Directed by

Mark Racco

Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain

Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar

Krist Novoselic

Krist Novoselic

Self - Bass, Guitar & Intro Vocals on "Territorial Pissings"

Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl

Self - Drums, Backing Vocals

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Put Nirvana: Live at the Paramount on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.