Breadcrumb Trail (film)

Breadcrumb Trail is a 2014 documentary film directed by Lance Bangs^[1] on the Louisville, Kentucky band Slint.

Content

Breadcrumb Trail focusus on Slint's seminal album, Spiderland, and the Louisville music scene from which the band originated.^[2] Appearances are made by former members of Slint, their friends and family, Steve Albini, Brian Paulson, and other musicians.^[3] The film includes songs, demos, and live performances from Slint and other bands; most of these bands had containd one or more members from Slint's lineup.

Release

Breadcrumb trail had a limited theatrical release on March 10, 2014.^[4] On April 15, Touch and Go released a remastered Spiderland box set containing a DVD copy of the documentary^[5]

Reception

Reception for Breadcrumb Trail has been positive. James S. Rich liked the film, calling it "an exciting examination of the more ephemeral aspects of artistic creation."^[6] Dan Nixon of The Quietus stated "while it's subject matter isn’t going to appeal outside of some pretty narrow boundaries, that’s a shame, as the story is refreshing in the way it demystifies the process of creating music."^[7] In a review for tinymixtapes, Paul Bower called it "an extremely well put-together documentary" and "without a doubt the best film he’s ever made" (in reference to director Lance Bangs).^[8]

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