It Came From Aquarius Records (2022)

Name: It Came From Aquarius Records
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2022
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Bruce Ackley, Emil Amos, Chuck Arnold, Jose Angeles, Erik Auerbach

1h 49m

Documentary Music

Plot

Aquarius Records, a beloved San Francisco independent record store that thrived for 47 years before closing in 2016, is the focus of this engaging documentary. Known for its eclectic selection and extensive new-release lists resembling college essays, the store became a haven for underground music lovers. Over six years, the film captures intimate interviews with collectors, musicians, and former staff, revealing the emotional highs and lows of operating a niche record shop. It also explores the impact of a transforming city on the store’s legacy, blending nostalgia with the challenges of maintaining an artistic haven.

Cast

Bruce Ackley Emil Amos Chuck Arnold Jose Angeles Erik Auerbach Jacob Bannon Marianne Basford J Bennett John Benson Heather Bixler John Botz Angela Boyle Kjetil Brandsdal Butch Bridges Damian Burgess