Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero (2019)
In May 1997, Tim Taylor, creative force behind the beloved Dayton, Ohio rock weirdos BRAINIAC, was on the verge of his band signing to a major record label when his life was cut tragically short by a freak accident. He was 28 years old. Devastated, his family, friends and fans were forced to pick up the pieces. This film explores the history and legacy of Taylor and one of the 90s most original bands.
Director: Eric Mahoney
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Fred Armisen as Self |
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David Yow as Self |
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Melissa Auf der Maur as Self |
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Matt Berninger as Self |
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Cedric Bixler-Zavala as Self |
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Stuart Braithwaite as Self |
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Jim O'Rourke as Self |
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Gregg Foreman as Self |
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Michelle Bodine as Self |
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Scott McCloud as Self |
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John Schmersal as Self |
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Tyler Trent as Self |
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Eli Janney as Self |
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Linda Taylor as Self |
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Corey Rusk as Self |
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Juan Monasterio as Self |
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Tim Taylor as Self (Archive Footage) |
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Steve Albini as Self |
| Production | Karen Levi | Co-Producer |
| Production | Sarah Hawkins | Researcher |
| Production | Jennifer Rubinow | Researcher |
| Writing | Eric Mahoney | Writer |
| Directing | Eric Mahoney | Director |
| Production | Eric Mahoney | Producer |
| Editing | Ian Jacobs | Editor |
| Writing | Ian Jacobs | Writer |
| Production | Ian Jacobs | Producer |