Just Like Being There

Cool Art And Cool Music: A Specialized Documentary Feature Showcasing Gig Posters As Pop Art
I think that it's fair to say that the documentary "Just Like Being There" is a rather specialized feature. I always like to consider how much universal appeal a documentary might have outside of its core audience. In the case of Scout Shannon's study on the art of gig posters, I'm not sure it's a subject that will necessarily be widely embraced. That doesn't mean that the experience isn't entertaining or worthwhile, it just isn't for everyone. Of particular interest to musicians and artists, "Just Like Being There" showcases some cool graphic art and some great concert footage (mostly by indie artists that I'd never heard of). Here's the breakdown. If you know what gig posters are, this will likely appeal to you. If you don't, this probably wouldn't be among your first choices of film.

The movie opens in the world of music as one might expect. This is the arena that kicked off the gig poster phenomenon and made it as noteworthy as it is. We meet several leading...





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