Boy Howdy! The Story of Creem Magazine

Capturing the messy upheaval of the '70s just as rock was re-inventing itself, the film explores Creem Magazine's humble beginnings in post-riot Detroit, follows its upward trajectory from underground paper to national powerhouse, then bears witness to its imminent demise following the tragic and untimely deaths of its visionary publisher, Barry Kramer, and its most famous alum and genius clown prince, Lester Bangs, a year later. Fifty years after publishing its first issue, "America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine" remains a seditious spirit in music and culture.

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Credits

Director:

Scott Crawford

Executive Producer:

Connie Kramer, Margaret Saadi Kramer, Todd Edinger

Producer:

JJ Kramer, Jaan Uhelszki

Screenwriter:

Scott Crawford, Jaan Uhelszki

Cinematographer:

Jim Saah

Editor:

Patrick Wright

Sound Designer:

Archie Moore

Music:

Wayne Kramer

Principal Cast:

Alice Cooper, Joan Jett, Cameron Crowe, Michael Stipe, Chad Smith, Kirk Hammett, Thurston Moore, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Wayne Kramer

Additional Credits:

Associate Producer: Susan Whitall, Production Supervisor: Gautama Kavuri, Co-Executive Producer: Culhanimal Productions, Story Consultant: Robert Duncan , Additional Music : Michael Hampton, Cameraman: Shawn Neal , Music Supervisor: Kevin Moyer, Researcher: Jennifer Beck

Contact

Public Film Contact:

JJ Kramer
Boy Howdy LLC
jj@creemtv.com

Publicity Contact:

Pam Nashel Leto
pam@girlieaction.com
212-989-2222

Sales Agent:

Submarine Entertainment

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2019
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73:21 mins