Capturing the messy upheaval of the ’70s, just as rock was re-inventing itself, this film delves into the history of Creem. Learn about its humble Detroit beginnings as an underground paper, its rise as a national powerhouse, and its imminent demise following the tragic deaths of both its visionary publisher (Barry Kramer) and its most famous alum (the genius clown prince Lester Bangs). Fifty years after publishing its first issue, the rebellious spirit of “America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine” remains a force in music and culture.
