A Life in the Death of Joe Meek

2013
2h 2m

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This documentary chronicles the rise, fall and resurrection of Joe Meek. It shows, due in equal measures to his pioneering DIY recording techniques, hit-making philosophy and a life full of ... Read allThis documentary chronicles the rise, fall and resurrection of Joe Meek. It shows, due in equal measures to his pioneering DIY recording techniques, hit-making philosophy and a life full of social, psychological and sexual obstacles.This documentary chronicles the rise, fall and resurrection of Joe Meek. It shows, due in equal measures to his pioneering DIY recording techniques, hit-making philosophy and a life full of social, psychological and sexual obstacles.

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- Howard S. Berger
- Susan Stahman
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6.5/10

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Directors
- Howard S. Berger
- Susan Stahman
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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The documentary successfully raised over $60,000 via two crowdfunding campaigns in 2013 and 2018. As of 2024, the film has not been officially released and backers have not received their promised perks.

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9/10

A good introduction to a promising film

I have just got back from Raindance Film Festival where I caught this 12 min short. And not only that, I actually sat next To Howard S Berger after we had got chatting in the queue. I will admit that I had no idea who Joe Meek was before tonight but even in 12 minutes I now have a fair idea of what he meant to the music industry. There seems to be a lot to the guy, including his homosexuality and 12 minutes certain was not enough to capture the essence of his story. Shot as a documentary, the (short) film intersperses footage of Meek's work along with interview with his contemporaries and from more recent musicians, including Alex Kapranos (Franz Ferdinand). Although this might just come across as being yet another Biopic of someone who not many people may know, I found this informative, entertaining and funny in places too. I look forward to seeing the finished work.