Synopsis

The Pixies are a Hard Rock group formed in Boston in 1986, who went through many stages of fame and released 5 albums during 6 years until the band was abruptly disbanded by leader Charles Thompson. They have had a heavy influence on the later alternative music scene: Bono in U2 remembered that the Pixies were one of the best bands, and Kurt Cobain also recommended , the Pixies’ album from 1968, as his most favorite album. This film documents the band from the first rehearsal of their 2004 reunion tour to the final concert of that year, and displays the four artists’ joys and sorrows when meeting again 12 years after the breakup. It looks at the private lives and family relationships of each member as they took their own course after the breakup, along with the tight tension among members before the tour, and then covers performances of hit songs such as ‘Where is My Mind’, ‘Gouge Away’ and ‘Hey.’ It is a homage to the Pixies by two young filmmakers who genuinely loved their music.

Director

Steven Cantor, Matthew Galkin

Steven Cantor is a writer, producer, and director who graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and founded the production company Stick Figures. He produced and directed the documentary short , which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1994. Matthew Galkin, after graduating from New York University, began his career in film by directing the HBO documentary series <3 AM>. He also directed the documentary section of HBO’s live music show and has produced numerous commercials and corporate videos.