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The Hold Steady: A Positive Rage
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The Hold Steady: A Positive Rage

2009-04-07 · 53 min · Not rated

Music · Documentary

Documentary of Brooklyn bar band The Hold Steady featuring backstage interviews, fan commentary and live footage. Also, drinking.

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Directors
David Gelb, Clay Jeter
Production companies
Common Deer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Craig FinnHimself
Tad KublerHimself
Franz NicolayHimself
Galen PolivkaHimself
Bobby DrakeHimself

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