Dig! (2004)

In the throbbing heart of the 90s rock scene, two gifted musicians, Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Courtney Taylor of The Dandy Warhols, rise like comets against the inky backdrop of the music industry. "Dig!" is a riveting journey through their intertwined destinies, mapping the seismic shifts between their once close-knit friendship and the bitter rivalry that eventually tears them apart. As they both are hell-bent on orchestrating a self-proclaimed revolution of the music industry, the film dissects the labyrinthine complexities of their relationship, unraveling the tapestry of their shared dreams, divergent lifestyles, and the relentless push and pull of their ambitions. From the electrifying high of their gigs and recordings to the despairing lows of arrests and death threats, the narrative follows their tumultuous rise, their obsessions, and their heartrending descent into enmity. Amid the cacophony of uppers and downers, love and loathing, the film is an incisive commentary on their attempts to carve out a niche in the profit-driven music business. As each handles his stab at success in his distinctive way, the ties that once held them together start to fray and burn, transforming their story into a symphony of triumph, tragedy, and the ceaseless quest for musical immortality. "DIG!" is a raw and unflinching exploration of the volatile chemistry between two rock bands, a testament to the power of music, and a poignant chronicle of a friendship unraveled by the ruthless grind of fame and fortune.

Dig! is a documentary movie featuring Anton Newcombe and directed by Ondi Timoner.

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