American Failure
Mar 18, 2026 | IMDB 0
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American Failure takes an in-depth look at the music scene in Boone, North Carolina, focusing on local bands Babe Haven, Galloway, Kiss it Make it Better, Educated Guess, Solastagia, and Cigarettes @ Sunset. Through a mix of full-band and individual interviews, live performances at local venues, and behind-the-scenes footage, we follow these bands as they navigate Boone’s DIY music culture before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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