Detroit Rock City
dir. Adam Rifkin · 1999
Four teenage friends in 1978 Detroit are determined to attend a sold-out Kiss concert, embarking on a series of outrageous escapades to secure tickets. Watching their misadventures unfold is a whirlwind of laughter and nostalgia, capturing the essence of youthful rebellion and the lengths one will go for a passion.
In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the four teen fans in Detroit Rock City getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal point of their existence. They'll do anything for tickets -- compete in a strip club's amateur-night contest, take on religious protesters, even rob a convenience store!
Talking points
- the impact of music on youth identity
- the absurdity of teenage pursuits
- nostalgia for past eras
- the clash between youth and authority
