GALA SCREENING
PAVEMENTS


Preeminent indie director Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell, Listen up Phillip) captures the story of one of the most important bands of the 90s, Pavement. Perry blends elements of music biopic, Off-Broadway jukebox musical, and pop-up museum exhibition to create an alternate reality of the cult-favorite band’s past and present as they prepare for a 2022 reunion tour. The film combines interviews, rehearsals, and behind-the-scenes footage with a movie-within-the-movie that features memorable performances from Stranger Things star Joe Keery and Jason Schwartzman, among others.
The film and the band have a unique connection to Charlottesville; Pavement members Steven Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich met while students at the University of Virginia, where they were DJs for the radio station WTJU. After meeting fellow WTJU DJs James McNew and David Berman, the group formed a lo-fi indie band Ectoslavia. McNew went on to become bassist for Yo La Tengo, and Berman went on to start Silver Jews with Malkmus and Nastanovich.
Discussion with director Alex Ross Perry (VAFF Directorial Achievement Award) and Pavement drummer Steve West, moderated by Bilal Qureshi (Critic and Broadcaster).
Date
Sat, Nov 2, 2024
Time
6:30 PM
Location
Culbreth Theatre
Film Info
Director: Alex Ross Perry
Runtime: 128
Genre: Documentaries
Year: 2024
Country: USA
Language: English
Featuring: Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman, Nat Wolff, Fred Hechinger, Logan Miller, Griffin Newman, Tim Heidecker, Michael Esper, Zoe Lister-Jones, Kathryn Gallagher
Speakers

Alex Ross Perry | Director, Pavements
Alex Ross Perry is an independent filmmaker best known for The Color Wheel, Her Smell, and Listen Up Philip. He has also directed music videos for Aly & AJ, Soccer Mommy, and Maya Hawke.

Steve West | Musician, Pavements
Steve West is the longtime drummer for the iconic 90’s band Pavement.