Rock Camp: The Movie

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Rock Camp: The Movie
Directed byDoug Blush and Renée Barron
Produced byJeff Rowe and Doug Blush
Starring
CinematographyMiles Wilkerson
Edited by
  • Renée Barron
  • Josh Bayer
  • Doug Blush
  • Kimberly Furst
Music byAndrew Skrabutenas
Production
company
Madpix Films
Release date
2021
LanguageEnglish

Rock Camp: The Movie is a 2021 documentary film about Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, [1] an interactive music event involving professional musicians. [2]

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Synopsis

Rock Camp: The Movie follows a group of attendees as they travel to Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp to play music with and learn from professional musicians such as Paul Stanley of Kiss, Judas Priest, and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, among others. Throughout the duration of camp, the attendees partake in an array of activities, navigate and conquer fears and goals, and ultimately perform live at a nearby venue. [3] Subjects addressed in the film include disability, comeback stories, and musical accomplishments, among others. Additionally, the film tells the story of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof, and how he transitioned from a sports agent to a music producer, and ultimately founded Rock Camp. [4]

Cast

Reviews & Acknowledgements

Articles and reviews of the film were featured in national publications including Rolling Stone, [5] USA Today, [6] Billboard, [7] among others. [8] [9] [10]

Rock Camp won Best Music and Arts Film at the 2020 Key West Film Festival. [11]

The film received a 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 18 reviews. [12]

In April 2021, comedian Jimmy Fallon was quoted as saying he "loved" the documentary on The Tonight Show. [13]

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References

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