Linear live streaming: Yes Local underwriting restrictions: Media Manager: General streaming: Yes General streaming start: 10/30/2024 General streaming end: 10/29/2026 General streaming Geo availability: US, US Territories, Canada Passport: Yes Will this be in Passport using EPiC? No Passport start: 06/01/2023 Passport end: 10/29/2026 Passport Geo availability: US, US Territories, Canada Attach file(s) to this catalog record (Stores assets in Backblaze, presents them in the "Assets" block on the APTonline.org Program Catalog page) No extra assets provided Open the Program Catalog page on APTonline.org (This opens the link on beta.aptonline.org) FIRST AVENUE: CLOSER TO THE STARS | American Public Television


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FIRST AVENUE: CLOSER TO THE STARS dives deep into the true story of the legendary Minneapolis nightclub that launched the careers of local bands such as Hüsker Dü, the Replacements, Semisonic, Soul Asylum and more. In addition to conversations with the founder and former and current club staff and DJs, the hour-long documentary features interviews with: Lori Barbero (Babes in Toyland), Tommy Stinson (The Replacements), Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü), David Pirner (Soul Asylum), Craig Finn (The Hold Steady), and Sean "Slug" Daley (Atmosphere). Archival photos and footage throughout the film showcase the array of musicians and bands that have played the hallowed club, including Joe Cocker, The Ramones, Tina Turner, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica and Lizzo. From the days of Woodstock, through disco, punk and hip-hop, this affectionately nicknamed "pirate ship that goes nowhere" has weathered the storm – just barely – and become a part of music history.

DISTRIBUTOR: American Public Television
APT PROGRAM SERVICE: Exchange
PRODUCER: TPT / Twin Cities PBS
PRESENTER: TPT / Twin Cities PBS

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Contract period: 10/30/2020-10/29/2026
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