Rad Documentary coming to Downtown Independent #DTLA
May 15, 2011
‘Apparently I’m in an ” I love things that remind me of my childhood” state.
Remember that animatronic band they had at Showbiz Pizza? The Rock-afire Explosion band is back! You may have see the youtube videos online-now there’s a documentary about how a small-town dj sought out the original creator of the band to revive the band. See below for a longer synopsis from the official website.
“In the early eighties, kids all over the US [including me] flocked to Showbiz Pizza for the rides, games, and animatronic rock band, The Rock-afire Explosion. Created by 23-year-old prodigy Aaron Fechter, The Rock-afire Explosion amazed children and adults alike before being mysteriously pulled from showrooms and replaced by the now popular Chuck-E-Cheese in the early nineties.
Nearly twenty years later, still profoundly affected by his experience at Showbiz Pizza, small-town disc-jockey Chris Thrash sought out Fechter and purchased a Rock-afire band of his own. Some clever programming on Chris’ part, and the band was once again performing for millions, this time on YouTube.
The Rock-afire Explosion reveals how Chris came to revive this fallen 80′s gem, explores his and a number of other fan’s obsessions with the animatronic band, and chronicles the rise and fall of Showbiz Pizza and what was once a 20 million dollar per-year venture for inventor Aaron Fechter. More than this, the film is a look at the importance of nostalgia, ever-changing media culture, and the eternal quest to stay young.”
See the film:
Downtown Independent
Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 – $10
7:30 PM – Downtown Independent
251 S. Main Street
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 – $10
7:30 PM – Downtown Independent
251 S. Main Street
More info here
Official Preview below:
