Gender and Rock
Directed by Cameron Crowe
With Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson
Rated R, 122 minutes
Set in 1973, this Cameron Crowe heartwarmer is based on Crowe's own experiences touring with rock bands and chronicles the funny and poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William (Patrick Fugit), an unabashed music fan who is inspired by the seminal bands of the time. When his love of music lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone to interview the up-and-coming band Stillwater—fronted by lead guitar Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup) and lead singer Jeff Bebe (Jason Lee)—William embarks on an eye-opening journey with the band's tour, despite the objections of his protective mother (Frances McDormand).
*Sponsored by the Meg and John P. Brogan Endowment for Classic Cinema.