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People Who Do Noise (2008)

'People Who Do Noise' is a film about the experimental music of Portland, Oregon. Extensive interviews and intimate performance footage provide an intense portrait of the motivations, emotions, and methods that go into this uncompromising, sometimes brutal musical form. Unwavering in its focus, the film brings to light an art form unfathomable to many, with only the words of the musicians themselves providing any explanation for the pulsating sonic chaos they create. The unflinching cinematic style defies any trend-setting or commercial representation, opting instead for a stark portrayal of a musical underground at its most genuine and vital.

  • Music
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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Dr. IdDr. IdSelf
  • Photo of Ju Suk Reet MeateJu Suk Reet MeateSelf
  • Photo of Todd DickersonTodd DickersonSelf
  • Photo of Josh HydemanJosh HydemanSelf
  • Photo of Gabriel SalomanGabriel SalomanSelf
  • Photo of Pete SwansonPete SwansonSelf

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